How far is Akron, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Akron, PA to Croydon, PA is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
80.23 mi
01h 28m
Flight
68.78 mi
110.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.78 mi
Kilometers
110.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.23 mi
Kilometers
129.12 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-16T22:51
Arrive Croydon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Akron
40.1 mi
00h 44m
To Croydon
40.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 9th Street

    1325 ft · 46 sec · South 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1781 ft · 37 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Street

    2453 ft · 46 sec · South State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Reading Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South Reading Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2675 ft · 54 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
65 mi · 81%
South Reading Road
6.71 mi · 8%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 5%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
South State Street
0.46 mi · 1%
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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 44m from Akron
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Akron and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Akron and 40.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Akron and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Pikeland, 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 West Pikeland.

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 68.78 mi (110.69 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,992
Coordinates40.1567600, -76.2021700
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South 9th Street (-76.202185, 40.156759)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.13
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.56 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.02 $26.03
Premium $4.95 $14.02 $28.04
Diesel $5.98 $16.92 $33.85

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Croydon. The current time is 22:51:11.

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.