How far is Ashland, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Ashland, PA to Croydon, PA is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Croydon.
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Start on Parsonville Road
668 ft · 21 sec · Parsonville Road
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Turn right onto Coal Run Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Coal Run Road
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Continue on Sarah Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sarah Street
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
766 ft · 17 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Curtin Street
766 ft · 28 sec · Curtin Street
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Turn left onto Stone Street
2978 ft · 1 min · Stone Street
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Continue on Walton Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Walton Street
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Continue on West Maple Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn left onto South Front Street
665 ft · 18 sec · South Front Street
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Turn slight right onto East Presqueisle Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Presqueisle Street
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Turn right onto Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
159 m · 11 sec · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road
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Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road
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Continue on 28th Division Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Croydon?
The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Progress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Ashland and 118.6 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Progress
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Progress.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 188.19 mi (302.87 km).
#1 Ashland
Borough in northwestern Schuylkill county in the U.
| Population | 2,668 |
| Coordinates | 40.8714500, -78.3330700 |
| Altitude | 533 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.42 | $82.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.99 | $99.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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