How far is Croydon, PA from Birchwood Lakes, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Birchwood Lakes, PA is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Road
102.82 mi
02h 50m
Flight
80.65 mi
129.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.65 mi
Kilometers
129.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.82 mi
Kilometers
165.47 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birchwood Lakes
Sun, Nov 8, 1:24 PM EST
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Nov 8, 4:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-11-08T10:34
Arrive Birchwood Lakes
Sun, Nov 8, 1:24 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
9:30 PM EST
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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Croydon
51.3 mi
01h 25m
To Birchwood Lakes
51.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Birchwood Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    56 m · 8 sec · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    2996 ft · 2 min · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bristol Pike

    585 ft · 27 sec · Bristol Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newportville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Newportville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Falls Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Falls Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Veterans Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto East Lincoln Highway

    48 m · 3 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 295 East: Trenton

    978 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Scudder Falls Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun

    1121 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31

    566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

    12 mi · 15 min · NJ 31

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    567 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    118 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    72 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road

  30. 30

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road

  32. 32

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West Mill Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Mill Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Schooley's Mountain Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Schooley's Mountain Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Willow Grove Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Grove Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bilby Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bilby Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allamuchy Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Allamuchy Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Hackettstown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Hackettstown Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Decker Pond Road

    2068 ft · 38 sec · Decker Pond Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Kennedy Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Wolf's Corner Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Wolf's Corner Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Springdale - Greendell Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springdale - Greendell Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Springdale - Greendale Road

    1509 ft · 32 sec · Springdale - Greendale Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Greendale Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Greendale Road

  47. 47

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  48. 48

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street

  49. 49

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street

    103 m · 18 sec · Water Street

  50. 50

    Exit the roundabout onto Water Street

    560 ft · 25 sec · Water Street

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  52. 52

    Continue on Newton - Halsey Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Newton - Halsey Road

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  54. 54

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  55. 55

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Dingmans Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dingmans Road

  57. 57

    Continue on Dingmans Bridge

    796 ft · 38 sec · Dingmans Bridge

  58. 58

    Continue on PA-739

    1.7 mi · 3 min · PA-739

  59. 59

    Turn left onto Silver Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Silver Lake Road

  60. 60

    Turn right onto Doolan Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Doolan Road

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Doolan Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
61 steps
31 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31
12.2 mi · 12%
Delaware Expressway
7.5 mi · 7%
NJ 31 North
5.72 mi · 6%
Schooley's Mountain Road
5.04 mi · 5%
Bear Tavern Road
4.39 mi · 4%
Newton - Halsey Road
4.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 31

Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

12 mi · 00h 15m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 25m from Croydon
Leave By
12:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Birchwood Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Birchwood Lakes?

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Croydon and 51.5 miles from Birchwood Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Birchwood Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Birchwood Lakes. Straight-line distance: 80.65 mi (129.79 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Birchwood Lakes

Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the forested landscape of Pike County.

Population0
Coordinates41.2545400, -74.9185000
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Birchwood Lakes (-74.9185, 41.25454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.84
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $15.92 $31.84
Mid-grade $4.81 $17.47 $34.94
Premium $5.26 $19.09 $38.18
Diesel $6.57 $23.86 $47.72

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Birchwood Lakes. The current time is 10:34:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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