How far is Croydon, PA from Burnham, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Burnham, PA is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
177.69 mi
03h 32m
Flight
145.38 mi
233.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.38 mi
Kilometers
233.97 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.69 mi
Kilometers
285.96 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-16T06:26
Arrive Burnham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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

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
Cornwall
PA

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Croydon
88.7 mi
01h 46m
To Burnham
89 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Electric Avenue

    1036 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Electric Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Electric Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Logan Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · South Logan Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Freedom Avenue

    1485 ft · 49 sec · West Freedom Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    2900 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Beech Street

    22 m · 2 sec · North Beech Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Beech Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 58%
US 22 West
54.9 mi · 31%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 2%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
I 81 South
2.39 mi · 1%
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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
145.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
01h 46m from Croydon
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Croydon and 89 miles from Burnham.

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

The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Croydon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burnham.

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

20 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

29 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 145.38 mi (233.97 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Burnham

Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,984
Coordinates40.6386800, -77.5686100
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Burnham (-77.56861, 40.63868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $25.62
Round trip
$51.24
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.62 $51.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.95 $31.06 $62.12
Diesel $5.98 $37.49 $74.99

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Burnham. The current time is 06:26:27.

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.