Origin
Lawrence Park, PA
Night in Lawrence Park on Wednesday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Croydon, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 59m
Distance
430.8 mi
693 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 50m
★
6 AM
7h 59m
8 AM
8h 17m
10 AM
8h 5m
12 PM
8h 3m
3 PM
8h 6m
5 PM
8h 16m
8 PM
7h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence Park, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Croydon, PA covers 430.8 miles and takes about 7h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Raymond P Shafer Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 257.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
215.4 miles from Lawrence Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 59m drive with frequent turns across 430.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 257.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near PA 5 / East 12th Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 430.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (PA 5 / East 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 331.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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PA 5 / East 12th Street
Turn right onto PA 5 / East 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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Greengarden Boulevard
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
331.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
424.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 48m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
429.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 56m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lawrence Park, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
330.8 mi in
|
~6h 5m
Allentown
330.8 mi in
|
~6h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 257.1 mi | 4h 38m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 66.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18 mi | 19m |
| East 12th Street | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 257.1 mi, about 4h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Lawrence Parkway
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lawrence Parkway
2
Turn left onto PA 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lake Road
3
Turn left onto PA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
4
Turn right onto PA 5
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
East 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Greengarden Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Bayfront Parkway
7
Continue on I 79
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
9
Merge onto I 80
257 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
13
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 276; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 215.4 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.4 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lawrence Park, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawrence Park, PA
This is one driving day of about 430.8 miles and 7h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Lawrence Park, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 257.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 215.4 mi from Lawrence Park, PA · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
215 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 215.4 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 257.1 miles.
Arriving in Croydon, PA
The final approach into Croydon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Croydon, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.42 one way
$142.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $78.22 | $156.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $83.55 | $167.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.12 | $190.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.03
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(92.6 mi)
$12.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.2 | 1 | $45.23 | $20.68 |
| Efficient EV | 107.7 | 1 | $37.70 | $17.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.3 | 2 | $60.31 | $27.57 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Night in Croydon on Wednesday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
57°F
Cuba, NY
215 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 59m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Croydon, PA covers 430.8 miles and takes about 7h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Raymond P Shafer Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 215.4 miles from Lawrence Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 430.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (PA 5 / East 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 331.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Lawrence Park, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
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