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Trip from Macungie, PA to Croydon, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

66.7 mi

107 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

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Downtown Macungie, PA, PA

Macungie, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Macungie, PA to Croydon, PA covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 66.7 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 35.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

5
6.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge onto I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
42.5 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
7
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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 Northeast Extension 35.6 mi 38m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 18 mi 19m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
North Brookside Road 3.4 mi 6m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
North Krocks Road 0.8 mi 1m
Hamilton Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Cetronia Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 35.6 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

243 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right

85 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn left onto PA 100

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East Main Street
4

Turn left onto North Walnut Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Walnut Street
5

Turn left onto North Brookside Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · North Brookside Road
6

Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
7

Turn right onto North Krocks Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Krocks Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Turn right onto Cetronia Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cetronia Road
9

Turn right

0.3 mi · 1 min
10

Turn slight right

110 ft · 11 sec
11

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
12

Merge onto I 476; PA TP

36 mi · 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto I 276; PATP

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

State Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.4 mi from Macungie, PA · 44m into the drive

county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norristown, PA

33 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

Allentown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansdale, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Macungie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.06 one way

$22.12 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.11 $24.22
premium $4.93 $12.94 $25.87
diesel $5.61 $14.73 $29.45

Estimated Tolls: $6.97

Pennsylvania Turnpike (53.6 mi) $6.97

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$7

Total

$18

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $7.00 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.84 $2.67
EV Truck/SUV 26.7 0 $9.34 $4.27

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Macungie, PA

Morning in Macungie on Friday

Local time

10:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

NW 5 to 10 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Croydon, PA

Morning in Croydon on Friday

Local time

10:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

30 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

1h 24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Macungie, PA to Croydon, PA covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Macungie, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Macungie, 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, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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