How far is Croydon, PA from Kimmel, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Kimmel, PA is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Kimmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Kimmel.
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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
241.9 mi · 4 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Ramada Road
1822 ft · 37 sec · Ramada Road
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Turn right onto North Center Avenue
2806 ft · 56 sec · North Center Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
589 ft · 13 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Tayman Avenue
1620 ft · 32 sec · Tayman Avenue
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Continue on New Centerville Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · New Centerville Road
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Turn right onto Cross Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Cross Road
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Turn right onto Copper Kettle Highway
1394 ft · 38 sec · Copper Kettle Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Copper Kettle Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Kimmel.
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
242 mi · 04h 24m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Kimmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Kimmel?
The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Croydon and 129.4 miles from Kimmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Kimmel.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Kimmel. Straight-line distance: 227.94 mi (366.83 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kimmel
Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,537 |
| Coordinates | 39.9695200, -79.2094800 |
| Altitude | 607 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimmel (-79.20948, 39.96952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $37.26 | $74.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.94 | $83.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $54.54 | $109.08 |
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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