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Trip from Winfield, 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

3h 7m

Distance

151.8 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 56m ★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m

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

Downtown Winfield, PA, PA

Winfield, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Winfield, PA to Croydon, PA covers 151.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westbranch Highway, PA 61 South, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.17 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

75.9 miles from Winfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 151.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 151.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westbranch Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Winfield, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winfield, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westbranch Highway
PA 61 South
Market Street
State Street
South Market Street
State Route 54
Locust Gap Highway
Fairgrounds Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Westbranch Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

0.2 mi · 35 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Westbranch Highway

5.2 mi · 7 min · Westbranch Highway
3

Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 South: Sunbury

0.5 mi · 1 min · PA 61 South: Sunbury
4

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 2 min
5

Turn right onto Market Street

1.4 mi · 1 min · Market Street
6

Continue on State Street

10 mi · 11 min · State Street
7

Turn left

2.3 mi · 3 min
8

Turn right onto South Market Street

1.5 mi · 1 min · South Market Street
9

Continue on State Route 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
10

Continue on Locust Gap Highway

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
11

Continue on Fairgrounds Road

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
12

Continue on Sunbury Road

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
13

Continue on Sunbury Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
14

Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
15

Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
16

Continue on North Sillyman Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
17

Turn left onto Pottsville Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
18

Turn right onto Route 61 South

492 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
19

Continue on Center Avenue

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
20

Continue on Centre Street

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
21

Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

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

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
23

Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
24

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
25

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 476 South: Philadelphia
26

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
27

Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 276 East: New Jersey
28

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
29

Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · PA 132: Street Road
30

Turn left onto Street Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
31

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
32

Arrive at your destination

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 75.9 miles from Winfield, PA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

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 33 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 33m

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 Winfield, 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 Winfield, PA

This is one driving day of about 151.8 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Winfield, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.9 mi from Winfield, PA · 1h 33m into the drive

city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hazleton, PA

76 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

Catawissa, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hazleton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.9 miles from Winfield, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.17 one way

$50.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $27.56 $55.13
premium $4.93 $29.44 $58.88
diesel $5.61 $33.52 $67.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.5 0 $15.94 $7.29
Efficient EV 38 0 $13.28 $6.07
EV Truck/SUV 60.7 0 $21.25 $9.72

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Winfield, PA

Late night in Winfield on Friday

Local time

5:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Friday

Local time

5:36 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 7m 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 Winfield, PA to Croydon, PA covers 151.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Westbranch Highway, PA 61 South, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.9 miles from Winfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.17 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.

The drive from Winfield, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winfield, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Winfield, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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