How far is Croydon, PA from Berlin, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Berlin, PA is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
245.76 mi
04h 41m
Flight
214.86 mi
345.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.86 mi
Kilometers
345.79 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.76 mi
Kilometers
395.51 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berlin
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Berlin
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Croydon
122.7 mi
02h 20m
To Berlin
123.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton

    921 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP

    3193 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    233.4 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn right

    682 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Brotherton Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brotherton Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Glades Pike

    1177 ft · 30 sec · Glades Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brotherton Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Brotherton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Berlin Plank Road

    531 ft · 9 sec · Berlin Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1703 ft · 36 sec · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    931 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Berlin.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
233 mi · 95%
Brotherton Road
4.41 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
I 276
0.6 mi
Broadway Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

233 mi · 04h 15m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
214.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 20m from Croydon
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Partly Cloudy near Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Croydon and 123.1 miles from Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.43 one way or $70.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Partly Cloudy near Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 214.86 mi (345.79 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Berlin

#2 Berlin

Borough in Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,931
Coordinates39.9206400, -78.9578000
Altitude710
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Berlin (-78.9578, 39.92064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.83 L · about $35.43
Round trip
$70.85
17.34 gal · 65.66 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.43 $70.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.87 $79.75
Premium $4.95 $42.95 $85.90
Diesel $5.98 $51.85 $103.69

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Berlin. The current time is 19:52:19.

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.