How far is Croydon, PA from Clearfield, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Clearfield, PA is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
259.8 mi
04h 51m
Flight
196.62 mi
316.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.62 mi
Kilometers
316.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.8 mi
Kilometers
418.1 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearfield
Wed, Apr 15, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Clearfield
Wed, Apr 15, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
Nescopeck
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
129.7 mi
02h 25m
To Clearfield
130.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    156.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

    1747 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    871 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bigler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bigler Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Bridge Street

    149 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Nichols Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Nichols Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto River Road

    27 m · 3 sec · River Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
157 mi · 60%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 29%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 7%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Clearfield Shawville Highway
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

157 mi · 02h 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.2 mi
196.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nescopeck
02h 25m from Croydon
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Croydon and 130.1 miles from Clearfield.

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

The direct path is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.47 one way or $74.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearfield.

Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

35 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

61 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

104 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Clearfield. Straight-line distance: 196.62 mi (316.43 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Clearfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,784
Coordinates41.0272800, -78.4391900
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Clearfield (-78.43919, 41.02728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.7 L · about $37.47
Round trip
$74.94
18.34 gal · 69.4 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.47 $74.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.17 $84.35
Premium $4.95 $45.43 $90.86
Diesel $5.98 $54.84 $109.67

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 Clearfield. The current time is 01:39:25.

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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.