How far is Croydon, PA from Gettysburg, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Gettysburg, PA is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
152.22 mi
02h 58m
Flight
124.54 mi
200.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.54 mi
Kilometers
200.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.22 mi
Kilometers
244.97 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gettysburg
Wed, May 13, 4:18 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Wed, May 13, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-05-13T13:19
Arrive Gettysburg
Wed, May 13, 4:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Croydon
76 mi
01h 29m
To Gettysburg
76.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Gettysburg.

  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

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

    1619 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    651 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    116 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto York Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · York Road

  14. 14

    Continue on York Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · York Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Lincoln Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Square

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
115 mi · 76%
US 15 South
27.5 mi · 18%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
York Road
1.37 mi · 1%
York Street
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

115 mi · 02h 03m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
01h 29m from Croydon
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gettysburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Gettysburg?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Croydon and 76.2 miles from Gettysburg.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gettysburg.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Gettysburg. Straight-line distance: 124.54 mi (200.42 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Gettysburg

#2 Gettysburg

Borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.

Population7,708
Coordinates39.8309300, -77.2311000
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Gettysburg (-77.2311, 39.83093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.33 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.88
10.74 gal · 40.66 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.94 $43.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.70 $49.39
Premium $4.95 $26.60 $53.21
Diesel $5.98 $32.11 $64.23

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Gettysburg. The current time is 13:19:47.

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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.