How far is Croydon, PA from Colonial Park, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Colonial Park, PA is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.16 mi
02h 17m
Flight
101.67 mi
163.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.67 mi
Kilometers
163.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.16 mi
Kilometers
190.16 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colonial Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T08:39
Arrive Colonial Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
59 mi
01h 08m
To Colonial Park
59.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Colonial Park.

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Jonestown Road

    1207 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Jonestown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prince Street

    1128 ft · 44 sec · Prince Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Duke Street

    69 m · 8 sec · Duke Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 88%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 4%
I 83 North
3.35 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Jonestown Road
0.81 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 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 08m from Croydon
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colonial Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Colonial Park?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Croydon and 59.2 miles from Colonial Park.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colonial Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

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Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Colonial Park. Straight-line distance: 101.67 mi (163.63 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Colonial Park

#2 Colonial Park

Census designated place

Population13,229
Coordinates40.3006400, -76.8096900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Colonial Park (-76.80969, 40.30064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.95 $20.66 $41.32
Diesel $5.98 $24.94 $49.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Colonial Park. The current time is 08:39:43.

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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.