How far is Croydon, PA from Bigler, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Bigler, PA is about 236.7 miles (381 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
236.73 mi
04h 47m
Flight
189.13 mi
304.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.13 mi
Kilometers
304.37 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.73 mi
Kilometers
380.98 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bigler
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-14T23:54
Arrive Bigler
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Progress
PA

Census designated place

From Croydon
118.2 mi
02h 23m
To Bigler
118.5 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bigler Road

    1211 ft · 37 sec · Bigler Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Walker Road

    32 m · 5 sec · Walker Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 44%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 32%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 7%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 51m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Progress
02h 23m from Croydon
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Bigler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (381 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Progress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Croydon and 118.5 miles from Bigler.

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

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Bigler.

Stop Ideas Near Progress

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

5 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

13 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

24 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Bigler. Straight-line distance: 189.13 mi (304.37 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bigler

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,220
Coordinates40.9847800, -78.3064100
Altitude515
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Bigler (-78.30641, 40.98478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.62 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.24
16.7 gal · 63.24 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.12 $68.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.40 $76.80
Premium $4.95 $41.37 $82.73
Diesel $5.98 $49.93 $99.87

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 Bigler. The current time is 23:54:23.

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.