How far is Croydon, PA from Forest City, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Forest City, PA is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Forest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Forest City.
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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
94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale
2357 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto Canaan Street
1091 ft · 34 sec · Canaan Street
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Turn left onto Morse Avenue
598 ft · 17 sec · Morse Avenue
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Continue on Reservoir Street
2832 ft · 1 min · Reservoir Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Dundaff Street
38 m · 2 sec · Dundaff Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dundaff Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Forest City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Forest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Forest City?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Croydon and 76.9 miles from Forest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Forest City.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowmanstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Forest City. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.25 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest City
Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,721 |
| Coordinates | 41.6514700, -75.4665700 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest City (-75.46657, 41.65147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
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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