How far is Croydon, PA from Lake Heritage, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Lake Heritage, PA is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Lake Heritage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Lake Heritage.
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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
115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike
1619 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 116
1233 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road
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Turn right
88 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Heritage Drive
24 m · 4 sec · Heritage Drive
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Continue on Heritage Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Heritage Drive
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Turn right onto Harrison Drive
159 m · 23 sec · Harrison Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Lake Heritage.
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
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Heritage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Lake Heritage?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Croydon and 76.9 miles from Lake Heritage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Heritage.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Lake Heritage. Straight-line distance: 122.3 mi (196.82 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Heritage
Census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,333 |
| Coordinates | 39.8095400, -77.1838700 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Heritage (-77.18387, 39.80954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
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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