How far is Croydon, PA from Lawson Heights, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Lawson Heights, PA is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.17 mi
05h 25m
Flight
237.16 mi
381.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.16 mi
Kilometers
381.67 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.17 mi
Kilometers
433.19 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawson Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Mon, Apr 20, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T15:10
Arrive Lawson Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Croydon
134.3 mi
02h 42m
To Lawson Heights
134.8 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Lawson Heights.

  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

    206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    25.2 mi · 37 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitt Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    19.6 mi · 31 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Monastery Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monastery Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ridgeview Drive

    1335 ft · 59 sec · Ridgeview Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgeview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206 mi · 77%
Lincoln Highway
51.2 mi · 19%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 2%
Pitt Street
2.03 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Monastery Drive
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

206 mi · 03h 43m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
237.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 42m from Croydon
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny near Lawson Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Lawson Heights?

The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Croydon and 134.8 miles from Lawson Heights.

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

The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.82 one way or $77.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Partly Sunny near Lawson Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Lawson Heights. Straight-line distance: 237.16 mi (381.67 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 Lawson Heights

Census designated place

Population2,194
Coordinates40.2917400, -79.3892000
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Lawson Heights (-79.3892, 40.29174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.95 L · about $38.82
Round trip
$77.63
19 gal · 71.9 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.82 $77.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.69 $87.38
Premium $4.95 $47.06 $94.13
Diesel $5.98 $56.81 $113.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Lawson Heights. The current time is 15:10:13.

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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.