Paradise, PA to Croydon, PA is 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly on major roadways, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without excessive time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Paradise, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.5 mi
42m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.8 mi
17m
Lincoln Highway East
10.9 mi
20m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.4 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
Pottstown Pike
0.8 mi
1m
Leacock Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 39.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Leacock Road
24 ft·3 sec·Leacock Road
2
Turn left onto US 30
11 mi·20 min·Lincoln Highway East
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
13 mi·17 min·Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: LionvilleUse the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto PA 113
3.4 mi·6 min·West Uwchlan Avenue
6
Turn left onto PA 100
0.8 mi·1 min·Pottstown Pike
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward PATP
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·17 sec
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 76; PATP
39 mi·42 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi·2 min·State Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of about 1 hour and 40 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will put you into Croydon with plenty of the day left. The longest stretch without a required stop is 39.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan for a break before or after that segment if needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical trip, but always check your tank before heading out, especially before merging onto the turnpike.
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 37.1 miles from Paradise, PA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.5 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 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 55m 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 23m
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 Paradise, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Paradise, PA
This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Paradise, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 39.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 72.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.9 mi into trip|~20m in|US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.7 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
8
28.6 mi into trip|~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
7
68.3 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
72.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.32 one way
$24.64 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.49
$26.98
premium
$4.93
$14.41
$28.82
diesel
$5.61
$16.40
$32.81
Estimated Tolls: $5.13
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(39.5 mi)$5.13
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
$12
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Exton, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Chester Springs, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
The Shops - Rockvale
Lancaster, PA
EVGATEWAY
8 DCFC
Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger
Downingtown, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Chester Springs, PA Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - Ticonderoga Blvd
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.3
0
$7.80
$3.57
Efficient EV
18.6
0
$6.50
$2.97
EV Truck/SUV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.76
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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 15, 2026
Origin
Paradise, PA
Afternoon
in Paradise on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Afternoon
in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
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
1h 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 41
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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...
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 53.8
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 23.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive, with 53% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which is a significant part of the journey, including a continuous segment of 39.5 miles. This means you'll encounter more of a highway-style drive for a good portion of the trip, interspersed with other main roads like the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass and Lincoln Highway East. The character of the drive shifts between faster-paced highway travel and potentially more varied local road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 39.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 10.9 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paradise, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and New Jersey.
Patp
28.2 mi in|~46m
New Jersey
28.6 mi in|~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Paradise, PA to Croydon, PA covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Lincoln Highway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.1 miles from Paradise, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.32 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 74.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 10.9 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Paradise, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and New Jersey.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
