How far is Croydon, PA from Jackson, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Jackson, PA is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.62 mi
03h 11m
Flight
111.67 mi
179.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.67 mi
Kilometers
179.72 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.62 mi
Kilometers
248.83 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T06:03
Arrive Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
77.3 mi
01h 35m
To Jackson
77.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    40.6 mi · 46 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 487 North: Lightstreet

    691 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lightstreet Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lightstreet Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stoney Brook Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Stoney Brook Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto State Route 487

    726 ft · 15 sec · State Route 487

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 487

    2209 ft · 50 sec · State Route 487

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rohrsburg Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Rohrsburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 254

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 254

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Green Creek Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Green Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Derrs Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Derrs Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Derrs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 48%
Keystone Shortway
40.6 mi · 26%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 11%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 3%
Rohrsburg Road
3.44 mi · 2%
Green Creek Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 35m from Croydon
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 77.3 miles from Croydon and 77.4 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

30 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 111.67 mi (179.72 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Jackson

Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population8,379
Coordinates41.1950800, -76.4546700
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Jackson (-76.45467, 41.19508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.65 L · about $22.31
Round trip
$44.62
10.92 gal · 41.3 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.31 $44.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.11 $50.22
Premium $4.95 $27.05 $54.10
Diesel $5.98 $32.65 $65.30

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Jackson. The current time is 06:03:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.