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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.44 mi
02h 56m
Flight
126.32 mi
203.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.32 mi
Kilometers
203.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.44 mi
Kilometers
293.61 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Chippewa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chippewa
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chippewa
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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Chippewa
89.5 mi
01h 28m
To Croydon
93 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Chippewa and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chippewa Road

    33 m · 12 sec · Chippewa Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Beacon Light Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beacon Light Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lime Bluff Road

    3130 ft · 2 min · East Lime Bluff Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto John Brady Drive

    1261 ft · 20 sec · John Brady Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail Road

    1313 ft · 26 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1791 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1765 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  16. 16

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  20. 20

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 41%
Keystone Shortway
64.2 mi · 35%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 10%
Susquehanna Trail Road
10.7 mi · 6%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.78 mi · 1%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 28m from Chippewa
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 126.32 mi (203.3 km).

Chippewa

#1 Chippewa

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Population7,506
Coordinates41.2378600, -76.7769000
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Chippewa Road (-76.777244, 41.237555)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.37 L · about $26.31
Round trip
$52.63
12.88 gal · 48.74 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chippewa and Croydon. The current time is 22:51:38.

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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.