How far is Croydon, PA from Lackawaxen, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Road
121.44 mi
03h 18m
Flight
96.46 mi
155.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.46 mi
Kilometers
155.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.44 mi
Kilometers
195.44 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lackawaxen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 4:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-16T09:33
Arrive Lackawaxen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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

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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Croydon
60.7 mi
01h 39m
To Lackawaxen
60.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    56 m · 8 sec · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    2996 ft · 2 min · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bristol Pike

    585 ft · 27 sec · Bristol Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newportville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Newportville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Falls Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Falls Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Veterans Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto East Lincoln Highway

    48 m · 3 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 295 East: Trenton

    978 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Scudder Falls Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun

    1121 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31

    566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

    12 mi · 15 min · NJ 31

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    567 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    118 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    72 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road

  30. 30

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road

  32. 32

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West Mill Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Mill Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Schooley's Mountain Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Schooley's Mountain Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Willow Grove Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Grove Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bilby Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bilby Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allamuchy Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Allamuchy Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Hackettstown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Hackettstown Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Decker Pond Road

    2068 ft · 38 sec · Decker Pond Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Kennedy Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Wolf's Corner Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Wolf's Corner Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Springdale - Greendell Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springdale - Greendell Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Springdale - Greendale Road

    1509 ft · 32 sec · Springdale - Greendale Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Greendale Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Greendale Road

  47. 47

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  48. 48

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street

  49. 49

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street

    103 m · 18 sec · Water Street

  50. 50

    Exit the roundabout onto Water Street

    560 ft · 25 sec · Water Street

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  52. 52

    Continue on Newton - Halsey Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Newton - Halsey Road

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  54. 54

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  55. 55

    Keep slight left

    761 ft · 10 sec

  56. 56

    Keep slight right

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  57. 57

    Keep slight left

    886 ft · 12 sec

  58. 58

    Continue on East Harford Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Harford Street

  59. 59

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  60. 60

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  61. 61

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 10 min

  62. 62

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 7 sec

  63. 63

    Continue on Scenic Drive

    1037 ft · 46 sec · Scenic Drive

  64. 64

    Turn right

    40 m · 4 sec

  65. 65

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
65 steps
31 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.6 mi · 10%
NJ 31
12.2 mi · 10%
Delaware Expressway
7.5 mi · 6%
NJ 31 North
5.72 mi · 5%
Schooley's Mountain Road
5.04 mi · 4%
Bear Tavern Road
4.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.5 mi · 00h 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 39m from Croydon
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Croydon and 60.7 miles from Lackawaxen.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.49 one way or $34.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Lackawaxen. Straight-line distance: 96.46 mi (155.24 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lackawaxen

Township in Pennsylvania

Population5,178
Coordinates41.4820300, -74.9860000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Lackawaxen (-74.986, 41.48203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $17.49
Round trip
$34.98
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.49 $34.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.68 $39.37
Premium $4.95 $21.20 $42.41
Diesel $5.98 $25.59 $51.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Lackawaxen. The current time is 09:33:20.

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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.