How far is Croydon, PA from Hershey, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Hershey, PA is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Hershey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Hershey.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
708 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn straight onto Horseshoe Pike
7.7 mi · 12 min · Horseshoe Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Horseshoe Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike
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Continue on East Governor Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road
28 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road
2172 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Homestead Lane
7 m · 1 sec · Homestead Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Lane
3104 ft · 1 min · Homestead Lane
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Turn left onto Meadow Lane
32 m · 5 sec · Meadow Lane
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Turn right onto Homestead Road
2585 ft · 1 min · Homestead Road
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Turn left onto East Chocolate Avenue
1561 ft · 57 sec · East Chocolate Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
109 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
103 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Hershey.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
84.6 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Hershey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Hershey?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Croydon and 53.7 miles from Hershey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Hershey.
Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal
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 East Nantmeal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Hershey. Straight-line distance: 93.21 mi (150.01 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859200, -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hershey (-76.65025, 40.28592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.38 | $34.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.73 | $37.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.60 | $45.21 |
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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