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Trip from Paupack, PA to Croydon, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

141.7 mi

228 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m

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 Paupack, PA to Croydon, PA covers 141.7 miles and takes about 3h 1m 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, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.49 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.8 miles from Paupack, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 66.8 mi 1h 12m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 18 mi 19m
Keystone Shortway 9 mi 10m
PA 903 7.2 mi 11m
I 380 6.7 mi 7m
I 84 5.6 mi 6m
Church Street 4.9 mi 9m
Lake Wallenpaupack Road 4.1 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 66.8 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Gumbletown Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Gumbletown Road
2

Turn right onto PA 390

2.1 mi · 3 min · PA 390
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
4

Merge onto I 84

5.6 mi · 6 min · I 84
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
6

Turn left onto PA 507

4.1 mi · 9 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road
7

Continue on PA 191

2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road
8

Turn slight right onto PA 423

1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Road
9

Continue on PA 423

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Church Street
10

Continue on PA 423

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Route 423
11

Turn slight right onto PA 423

4.5 mi · 8 min · Church Street
12

Turn left onto PA 423

452 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
13

Turn right onto PA 423

0.7 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
15

Merge onto I 380

6.7 mi · 7 min · I 380
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 1A Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
17

Merge onto I 80

9.0 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
19

Keep slight left at fork

179 ft · 4 sec
20

Turn left onto PA 115

2.1 mi · 3 min · PA 115
21

Turn right onto PA 903

7.2 mi · 11 min · PA 903
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown Use the left lane.
23

Merge onto I 476; PATP

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.
25

Merge onto I 276; PATP

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
28

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
29

Arrive at destination

State Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.8 miles from Paupack, PA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 31 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.8 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

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 Paupack, 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 Paupack, PA

This is one driving day of about 141.7 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Paupack, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 66.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmerton, PA

71 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

Stroudsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmerton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.8 miles from Paupack, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Cafe Light

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 131.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12154379790

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 60.7

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 50.6

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.6

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.6

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.5

Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 50.6

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 30.4

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 40.5

Long Pond, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 121.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 111.3

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Northampton Township Municipal Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 131.6

Churchville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12153576800

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 121.4

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 111.3

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Lake Lenape Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 101.2

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12152575065

The Sellersville Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 101.2

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12152575253

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 31.1 and 140.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
31.1 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1A Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
7
50.3 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the ramp toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
6
117.4 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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
135.7 mi into trip | ~2h 50m 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
140.1 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.49 one way

$46.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $25.73 $51.46
premium $4.93 $27.48 $54.96
diesel $5.61 $31.29 $62.57

Estimated Tolls: $11.03

Pennsylvania Turnpike (84.8 mi) $11.03

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

$23

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.5 0 $14.88 $6.80
Efficient EV 35.4 0 $12.40 $5.67
EV Truck/SUV 56.7 0 $19.84 $9.07

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Paupack, PA

Afternoon in Paupack on Saturday

Local time

3:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

3:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance 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

16 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

3h 1m 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.

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 117.2
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 ~33 min detour $1 near mile 122.1
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 122.1
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $10 near mile 4.9
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...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 117.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

141.7 mi in 3h 1m, mostly highway — 66.8 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 around 31.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 141.7 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 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Paupack, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Lake Wallenpaupack, Blakeslee and Patp South.

Lake Wallenpaupack

9.1 mi in | ~13m

Blakeslee

40.6 mi in | ~1h 2m

Patp South

50.3 mi in | ~1h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 141.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.03 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Croydon, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Croydon, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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