How far is Croydon, PA from East Franklin, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to East Franklin, PA is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
117.27 mi
02h 27m
Flight
88.46 mi
142.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.46 mi
Kilometers
142.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.27 mi
Kilometers
188.72 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-16T00:48
Arrive East Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
58.6 mi
01h 13m
To East Franklin
58.7 mi
01h 13m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and East Franklin.

  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

    36.7 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Molleystown Road

    756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Tremont, Tower City

    1821 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1648 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 33%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 31%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 15%
Lancaster Avenue
4.67 mi · 4%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 4%
Molleystown Road
2.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 13m from Croydon
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near East Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to East Franklin?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Croydon and 58.7 miles from East Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny near East Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and East Franklin. Straight-line distance: 88.46 mi (142.36 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
East Franklin

#2 East Franklin

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Population3,804
Coordinates40.6212000, -76.4305100
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: East Franklin (-76.43051, 40.6212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.66 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.83
8.28 gal · 31.32 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.92 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $4.95 $20.51 $41.02
Diesel $5.98 $24.76 $49.51

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 East Franklin. The current time is 00:48:12.

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.