How far is Croydon, PA from Lake Meade, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Lake Meade, PA is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Lake Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Lake Meade.
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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
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Franklin Church Road
4.1 mi · 9 min · Franklin Church Road
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Continue on Braggtown Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Braggtown Road
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Continue on Stoney Point Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Stoney Point Road
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Turn right onto Lake Meade Drive
2384 ft · 2 min · Lake Meade Drive
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Continue on Lake Meade Drive
634 ft · 28 sec · Lake Meade Drive
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Turn right onto Hooker Drive
132 m · 19 sec · Hooker Drive
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Turn right onto Hooker Cove
61 m · 9 sec · Hooker Cove
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooker Cove
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Lake Meade.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Lake Meade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Lake Meade?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Croydon and 69.8 miles from Lake Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Lake Meade.
Stop Ideas Near Adamstown
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 Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Lake Meade. Straight-line distance: 113.09 mi (182 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 Meade
Census designated place
| Population | 2,563 |
| Coordinates | 39.9851000, -77.0372000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Meade (-77.0372, 39.9851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.42 | $58.84 |
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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