How far is Covington, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Covington, PA to Croydon, PA is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
220.26 mi
04h 00m
Flight
161.22 mi
259.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.22 mi
Kilometers
259.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.26 mi
Kilometers
354.47 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Mon, Apr 13, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Covington
Mon, Apr 13, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-13T06:37
Arrive Croydon
Mon, Apr 13, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Freeland
PA

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Covington
113.8 mi
02h 00m
To Croydon
106.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    33 m · 9 sec · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Williamson Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Williamson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boone Run Road

    598 ft · 18 sec · Boone Run Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 15 South: Williamsport

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Appalachian Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  19. 19

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  23. 23

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 34%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 30%
Appalachian Thruway
38.3 mi · 17%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 8%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 5%
Williamson Road
5.51 mi · 3%
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 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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeland
02h 00m from Covington
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Covington and Mostly Cloudy near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Freeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Covington and 106.4 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Covington and Mostly Cloudy near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Freeland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

25 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

48 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Exton

113 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 161.22 mi (259.46 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population1,011
Coordinates41.7448000, -77.0771900
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: State Rd (-77.077186, 41.744729)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.42 L · about $31.75
Round trip
$63.50
15.54 gal · 58.84 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.75 $63.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.73 $71.47
Premium $4.95 $38.49 $76.99
Diesel $5.98 $46.46 $92.93

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Croydon. The current time is 06:37:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.