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Trip from Lemoyne, PA to Croydon, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

119.2 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lemoyne, PA to Croydon, PA covers 119.2 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, I 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.6 miles from Lemoyne, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 119.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 119.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 109.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | South 3rd Street

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
5
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge onto I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
113.2 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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
117.6 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 109.2 mi 1h 56m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
I 83 1.7 mi 2m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
Lowther Street 0.6 mi 1m
Plum Street 0.2 mi <1m
South 3rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
South 6th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 109.2 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lemoyne, PA and Croydon, PA.

1

Start on South 6th Street

98 ft · 2 sec · South 6th Street
2

Continue on Plum Street

0.2 mi · 59 sec · Plum Street
3

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South 3rd Street
4

Turn right onto Lowther Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lowther Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 83 South: York
6

Merge onto I 83

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 83
7

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
8

Merge onto I 76; PATP

109 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

State Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.6 miles from Lemoyne, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.2 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 26 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

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 Lemoyne, 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.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lemoyne, PA

This is one driving day of about 119.2 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Lemoyne, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 109.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.6 mi from Lemoyne, PA · 1h 7m into the drive

county town of Warwickshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, PA

60 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

South Lebanon, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Earl, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Lemoyne, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.2 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 86
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 28.7
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $1 near mile 98.2
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 98.2
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 77.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.76 one way

$39.52 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $21.64 $43.29
premium $4.93 $23.12 $46.23
diesel $5.61 $26.32 $52.64

Estimated Tolls: $14.19

Pennsylvania Turnpike (109.2 mi) $14.19

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

$20

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.8 0 $12.52 $5.72
Efficient EV 29.8 0 $10.43 $4.77
EV Truck/SUV 47.7 0 $16.69 $7.63

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lemoyne, PA

Late night in Lemoyne on Friday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Friday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 15m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lemoyne, PA to Croydon, PA covers 119.2 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, I 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.6 miles from Lemoyne, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lemoyne, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Independence National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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