How far is Croydon, PA from Lampeter, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Lampeter, PA is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.05 mi
01h 53m
Flight
71 mi
114.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71 mi
Kilometers
114.26 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.05 mi
Kilometers
130.43 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-15T10:24
Arrive Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
40.5 mi
00h 56m
To Lampeter
40.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.9 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1828 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Futer Street

    59 m · 14 sec · Futer Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    105 m · 9 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Strasburg Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Miller Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Village Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Village Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.9 mi · 48%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 15%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi · 8%
Lincoln Highway
5.15 mi · 6%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 5%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

38.9 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 56m from Croydon
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lampeter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Croydon and 40.6 miles from Lampeter.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lampeter.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Lampeter. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.26 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lampeter

Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9901000, -76.2396800
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Lampeter (-76.23968, 39.9901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.37
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.69 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.95 $14.17 $28.34
Diesel $5.98 $17.10 $34.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Lampeter. The current time is 10:24:43.

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.