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Trip from Rush, PA to Croydon, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

166.2 mi

268 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

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Downtown Rush, PA, PA

Rush, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rush, PA to Croydon, PA covers 166.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m 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, Tunkhannock Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.55 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

83.1 miles from Rush, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 166.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 37m highway drive covering 166.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.3 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 23 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 85.3 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 around 1.5 miles in near PA 267 / State Route 267.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 166.2 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 1.5 miles (PA 267 / State Route 267): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.1 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 142 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 267 / State Route 267

Turn sharp left onto PA 267 / State Route 267

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
24.1 mi into trip | ~40m in | PA 29 / Bridge Street

Turn right onto PA 29 / Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
142 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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
160.3 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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
164.7 mi into trip | ~3h 34m 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.

On the drive from Rush, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

55.8 mi in | ~1h 33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 85.3 mi 1h 32m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 18 mi 19m
Tunkhannock Highway 15.8 mi 25m
State Route 267 12.7 mi 22m
Memorial Highway 9.7 mi 16m
Roosevelt Highway 7.4 mi 11m
PA 115 4.3 mi 7m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 85.3 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 706

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 706
2

Turn sharp left onto PA 267

13 mi · 22 min · State Route 267
3

Continue on PA 267

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Oak Street
4

Turn right onto PA 267

417 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
5

Turn left onto US 6

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
6

Continue on US 6

7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn straight onto US 6

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward US 6 Bypass East: Scranton
8

Turn right onto PA 29

300 ft · 10 sec · Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on PA 29

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
10

Continue on PA 29

1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
11

Continue on PA 29

16 mi · 24 min · Tunkhannock Highway
12

Turn left onto PA 309; PA 415

9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway
13

Continue on PA 115

4.3 mi · 7 min · PA 115
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward PATP
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward PATP
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
17

Merge onto I 476; PATP

85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.
19

Merge onto I 276; PATP

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
22

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
23

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 83.1 miles from Rush, PA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 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 37 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.1 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 1m

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 Rush, 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 Rush, PA

This is one driving day of about 166.2 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Rush, 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 85.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.1 mi from Rush, PA · 2h 3m into the drive

borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kingston, PA

83 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Rush, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Croydon, PA.

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 136.3
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 142
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 142
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 ~63 min detour Free near mile 142
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.55 one way

$55.11 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $30.18 $60.36
premium $4.93 $32.23 $64.46
diesel $5.61 $36.69 $73.39

Estimated Tolls: $13.43

Pennsylvania Turnpike (103.3 mi) $13.43

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

$28

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.9 0 $17.45 $7.98
Efficient EV 41.6 0 $14.54 $6.65
EV Truck/SUV 66.5 0 $23.27 $10.64

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Rush, PA

Afternoon in Rush on Thursday

Local time

4:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Thursday

Local time

4:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Kingston, PA

83 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

6 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 37m 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 Rush, PA to Croydon, PA covers 166.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m 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, Tunkhannock Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 miles from Rush, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 166.2 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 1.5 miles (PA 267 / State Route 267): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.1 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 142 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rush, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

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