How far is Abbottstown, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Abbottstown, PA to Croydon, PA is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.05 mi
02h 23m
Flight
111.05 mi
178.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.05 mi
Kilometers
178.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.05 mi
Kilometers
207.69 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Abbottstown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbottstown
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbottstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Abbottstown
65.2 mi
01h 11m
To Croydon
63.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbottstown and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbottstown and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Fleet Street

    40 m · 11 sec · West Fleet Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Queen Street

    60 m · 6 sec · South Queen Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East King Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    1218 ft · 30 sec · East King Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  25. 25

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbottstown and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
65 mi · 50%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 12%
Lincoln Highway
8.4 mi · 7%
US 30 East
5.78 mi · 4%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
I 83 South
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

65 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 11m from Abbottstown
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abbottstown and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbottstown to Croydon?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Abbottstown and 63.9 miles from Croydon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abbottstown and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terre Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terre Hill.

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Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbottstown and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 111.05 mi (178.71 km).

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#1 Abbottstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,024
Coordinates39.8864900, -76.9847000
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.984691, 39.886488)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.93 $41.85
Premium $4.95 $22.54 $45.08
Diesel $5.98 $27.21 $54.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbottstown and Croydon. The current time is 23:41:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.