How far is Catawissa, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Catawissa, PA to Croydon, PA is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145 mi
02h 32m
Flight
101.24 mi
162.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.24 mi
Kilometers
162.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145 mi
Kilometers
233.36 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Catawissa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catawissa
2026-04-22T23:51
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catawissa
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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Catawissa
73.9 mi
01h 16m
To Croydon
71 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    28 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fourth Street

    760 ft · 15 sec · North Fourth Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Merceron Street

    1 km · 1 min · Merceron Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Hill Drive

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Hill Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Ferry Road

    1258 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1842 ft · 47 sec · Poplar Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    2329 ft · 1 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Lightstreet Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lightstreet Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    40.4 mi · 46 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  19. 19

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catawissa 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 51%
Keystone Shortway
40.4 mi · 28%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 12%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
River Hill Drive
3.4 mi · 2%
Lightstreet Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 16m from Catawissa
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Catawissa and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Catawissa and 71 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.92 one way or $41.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Catawissa and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catawissa and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 101.24 mi (162.93 km).

Catawissa

#1 Catawissa

Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population1,460
Coordinates40.9520300, -76.4596700
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-76.45974, 40.951898)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $20.92
Round trip
$41.84
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.92 $41.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.55 $47.09
Premium $4.95 $25.36 $50.73
Diesel $5.98 $30.62 $61.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Catawissa and Croydon. The current time is 23:51:02.

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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.