How far is Chippewa, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Chippewa, PA to Croydon, PA is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chippewa and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chippewa and Croydon.
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Start on Chippewa Road
33 m · 12 sec · Chippewa Road
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Turn sharp left onto Beacon Light Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beacon Light Road
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Turn right onto East Lime Bluff Road
3130 ft · 2 min · East Lime Bluff Road
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Turn left onto John Brady Drive
1261 ft · 20 sec · John Brady Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Trail Road
1313 ft · 26 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1791 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1765 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
64.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 19 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 Chippewa and Croydon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chippewa 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 Chippewa to Croydon?
The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Chippewa and 93 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.31 one way or $52.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chippewa and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 126.32 mi (203.3 km).
#1 Chippewa
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,506 |
| Coordinates | 41.2378600, -76.7769000 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $26.31 | $52.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.62 | $59.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
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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