How far is Berlin, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Berlin, PA to Croydon, PA is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Croydon.
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Start on 5th Avenue
11 m · 7 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
931 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1703 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Berlin Plank Road
531 ft · 11 sec · Berlin Plank Road
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Turn right onto Brotherton Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Brotherton Road
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Turn right onto Glades Pike
1177 ft · 29 sec · Glades Pike
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Turn left onto Brotherton Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Brotherton Road
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Turn left
125 m · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
234.1 mi · 4 hr 15 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 Berlin 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
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
234 mi · 04h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Berlin 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 Berlin to Croydon?
The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from Berlin and 124.2 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.55 one way or $71.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Berlin and Partly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg
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 Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 214.86 mi (345.79 km).
#1 Berlin
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,931 |
| Coordinates | 39.9206400, -78.9578000 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| 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: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.10 | $86.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $52.03 | $104.05 |
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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