How far is Croydon, PA from Church Hill, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Church Hill, PA is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.22 mi
03h 35m
Flight
147.66 mi
237.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.66 mi
Kilometers
237.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.22 mi
Kilometers
291.64 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 10:28 PM EST
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Nov 8, 2:04 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-11-07T18:52
Arrive Church Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 10:28 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
9:00 PM EST
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
90.4 mi
01h 47m
To Church Hill
90.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Church Hill.

  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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 655: Reedsville, Belleville

    710 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right

    877 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tea Creek Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tea Creek Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old US Route 322

    1347 ft · 29 sec · Old US Route 322

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Crossover Lane

    17 m · 2 sec · Crossover Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crossover Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 57%
US 22 West
59.4 mi · 33%
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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 47m from Croydon
Leave By
9:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Clear near Church Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Church Hill?

The road trip is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Croydon and 90.8 miles from Church Hill.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.07 one way or $56.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Clear near Church Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Church Hill. Straight-line distance: 147.66 mi (237.64 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 Church Hill

Situated within central Mifflin County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this small community rests at an elevation of 784 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6820100, -77.5986100
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Church Hill (-77.59861, 40.68201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.21 L · about $28.07
Round trip
$56.14
12.8 gal · 48.42 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $28.07 $56.14
Mid-grade $4.81 $30.80 $61.61
Premium $5.26 $33.66 $67.32
Diesel $6.57 $42.07 $84.13

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 Church Hill. The current time is 18:52:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.