How far is Croydon, PA from Emerald Lakes, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Emerald Lakes, PA is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.71 mi
02h 15m
Flight
74.28 mi
119.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.28 mi
Kilometers
119.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.71 mi
Kilometers
173.35 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emerald Lakes
Sat, Nov 7, 12:32 PM EST
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-11-07T10:17
Arrive Emerald Lakes
Sat, Nov 7, 12:32 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
9:30 PM EST
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
53.8 mi
01h 07m
To Emerald Lakes
53.9 mi
01h 07m

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
50°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Emerald Lakes.

  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

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony

    72 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Long Pond Road

    4 mi · 9 min · Long Pond Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Pond Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Long Pond Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Emerald Boulevard

    129 m · 24 sec · Emerald Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clearview Drive

    23 m · 3 sec · Clearview Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.5 mi · 62%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 16%
Long Pond Road
7.76 mi · 7%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 4%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
I 276
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 07m from Croydon
Leave By
2:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Emerald Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Emerald Lakes?

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 53.8 miles from Croydon and 53.9 miles from Emerald Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.73 one way or $33.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Emerald Lakes.

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 Emerald Lakes. Straight-line distance: 74.28 mi (119.54 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 Emerald Lakes

Located within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place and private residential community sits at an elevation of approximately 2,011 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0884200, -75.4196300
Altitude613
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Emerald Lakes (-75.41963, 41.08842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.39 L · about $16.73
Round trip
$33.46
7.6 gal · 28.78 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $16.73 $33.46
Mid-grade $4.82 $18.33 $36.65
Premium $5.27 $20.04 $40.08
Diesel $6.58 $25.01 $50.02

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Emerald Lakes. The current time is 10:17:44.

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.