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Trip from Trevorton, PA to Croydon, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

134.2 mi

216 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Downtown Trevorton, PA, PA

Trevorton, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trevorton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m 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, William Penn Highway, Pennsylvania Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.25 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

67.1 miles from Trevorton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 134.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Trevorton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 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 36.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 70.9 miles in near US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 21 significant decision points across 134.2 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 70.9 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

9
70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 51 Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
72.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
7
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
7
128.3 mi into trip | ~2h 40m 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
132.7 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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.

Between Trevorton, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport, Patp and Scranton.

Lvi Airport

70.9 mi in | ~1h 37m | via US 22

Patp

72.2 mi in | ~1h 39m

Scranton

72.2 mi in | ~1h 39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 36.9 mi 39m
William Penn Highway 21.6 mi 26m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 18 mi 19m
Center Avenue 10.6 mi 12m
Sunbury Road 9.4 mi 11m
PA 901 4.6 mi 8m
Gordon Nagle Trail 4 mi 6m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 36.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 890

83 ft · 7 sec · North 5th Street
2

Turn left onto PA 225

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Shamokin Street
3

Continue on PA 225

3.7 mi · 6 min · Trevorton Road
4

Turn left onto PA 225

195 ft · 9 sec · North 2nd Street
5

Turn right onto PA 61

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North 6th Street
6

Turn left onto PA 61

0.6 mi · 51 sec · West Sunbury Street
7

Turn slight right onto PA 61

1.4 mi · 1 min · Mount Carmel Street
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
9

Turn right onto PA 901

4.6 mi · 8 min · PA 901
10

At end of road, turn right onto PA 54; PA 901

2.9 mi · 3 min · Locust Gap Highway
11

Continue on PA 901

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Locust Gap Highway
12

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
13

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
14

Continue on PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
15

Turn right onto PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
16

Turn right onto PA 901

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
17

Continue on PA 901

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
18

Turn left onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
19

Turn right onto PA 61

493 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
20

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on PA 61

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
23

Merge onto I 78; US 22

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51 Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport Use the slight right lane.
25

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the right lane.
27

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.
29

Merge onto I 276; PATP

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
31

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
32

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
33

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Trevorton, PA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 30 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.1 miles or 1h 32m 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 21m

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 Trevorton, 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 Trevorton, PA

This is one driving day of about 134.2 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Trevorton, 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 36.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.1 mi from Trevorton, PA · 1h 32m into the drive

Downtown Shenandoah, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shenandoah, PA

67 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

Shenandoah, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Allentown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Trevorton, 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 106.5
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 115.7
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 115.7
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...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 32.4
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 111.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.25 one way

$44.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $24.37 $48.73
premium $4.93 $26.03 $52.05
diesel $5.61 $29.63 $59.26

Estimated Tolls: $7.23

Pennsylvania Turnpike (54.9 mi) $7.14
Lehigh Valley Thruway (1.3 mi) $0.09

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

$22

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.3 0 $14.09 $6.44
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.74 $5.37
EV Truck/SUV 53.7 0 $18.79 $8.59

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 15, 2026

Origin

Trevorton, PA

Night in Trevorton on Thursday

Local time

9:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Night in Croydon on Thursday

Local time

9:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Shenandoah, PA

67 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

3 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

2h 51m 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 Trevorton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, William Penn Highway, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Trevorton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.25 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.
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 21 significant decision points across 134.2 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 70.9 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Trevorton, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport, Patp and Scranton.

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