How far is Coaldale, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Coaldale, PA to Croydon, PA is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (291 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.59 mi
03h 57m
Flight
180.84 mi
291.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.84 mi
Kilometers
291.03 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.59 mi
Kilometers
372.71 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Coaldale
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coaldale
2026-04-19T01:25
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coaldale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Nescopeck
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Coaldale
124.6 mi
01h 58m
To Croydon
106.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coaldale Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Coaldale Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Casanova Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Casanova Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road

    2336 ft · 1 min · Hardscrabble Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto School House Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · School House Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kylertown Drifting Highway

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Kylertown Drifting Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    143.2 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  12. 12

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  16. 16

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coaldale 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
143 mi · 62%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 32%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 8%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
School House Road
1.85 mi · 1%
Coaldale Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

143 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
180.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nescopeck
01h 58m from Coaldale
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Coaldale 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 Coaldale to Croydon?

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Coaldale and 106.9 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 180.8 miles (291 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.38 one way or $66.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Coaldale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

35 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

61 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

104 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coaldale and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 180.84 mi (291.03 km).

Coaldale

#1 Coaldale

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,131
Coordinates40.9361700, -78.1602900
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Coaldale Road (-78.160321, 40.936252)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $33.38
Round trip
$66.77
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.38 $66.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.57 $75.15
Premium $4.95 $40.47 $80.95
Diesel $5.98 $48.86 $97.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Coaldale and Croydon. The current time is 01:25:51.

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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.