How far is Croydon, PA from Jersey Shore, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Jersey Shore, PA is about 198.8 miles (320 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
198.81 mi
03h 55m
Flight
145.77 mi
234.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.77 mi
Kilometers
234.59 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.81 mi
Kilometers
319.96 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey Shore
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive Jersey Shore
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
99.4 mi
01h 57m
To Jersey Shore
99.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Jersey Shore.

  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

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 880: Loganton, Jersey Shore

    2035 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Valley Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Valley Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rauchtown Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Rauchtown Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue

    782 ft · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
83.8 mi · 42%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 37%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 9%
Rauchtown Road
9 mi · 5%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

83.8 mi · 01h 32m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 57m from Croydon
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Jersey Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Jersey Shore?

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (320 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Croydon and 99.5 miles from Jersey Shore.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Jersey Shore.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Jersey Shore. Straight-line distance: 145.77 mi (234.59 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Jersey Shore

#2 Jersey Shore

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,132
Coordinates41.2020200, -77.2644200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Jersey Shore (-77.26442, 41.20202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.56 L · about $28.68
Round trip
$57.37
14.04 gal · 53.12 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.68 $57.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.28 $64.57
Premium $4.95 $34.78 $69.55
Diesel $5.98 $41.98 $83.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Jersey Shore. The current time is 06:42:56.

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.