How far is Croydon, PA from Emporium, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Emporium, PA is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Emporium.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Emporium.
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Start on State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
3193 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
129 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 144: Snow Shoe
1866 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Beech Creek Road
157 m · 14 sec · Beech Creek Road
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Turn left onto East Sycamore Road
2540 ft · 51 sec · East Sycamore Road
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Continue on East Sycamore Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Sycamore Street
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Continue on West Sycamore Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Sycamore Road
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Turn right onto Askey Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Askey Road
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Continue on Pine Glen Road
8 mi · 14 min · Pine Glen Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue straight
130 m · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Quehanna Highway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Quehanna Highway
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Turn right onto Wykoff Run Road
9.9 mi · 21 min · Wykoff Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Bucktail Trail
6 mi · 9 min · Bucktail Trail
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Continue on C C C Memorial Highway
9.8 mi · 14 min · C C C Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Emporium.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
129 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Rain Showers Likely near Emporium.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Emporium?
The road trip is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Croydon and 141.9 miles from Emporium.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Rain Showers Likely near Emporium.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Emporium. Straight-line distance: 200.11 mi (322.04 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emporium
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,770 |
| Coordinates | 41.5114500, -78.2352900 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emporium (-78.23529, 41.51145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.04 | $92.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.86 | $119.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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