How far is Croydon, PA from Lehigh, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Lehigh, PA is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.98 mi
02h 39m
Flight
86.95 mi
139.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.95 mi
Kilometers
139.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.98 mi
Kilometers
205.96 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehigh
Wed, Apr 15, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-15T09:00
Arrive Lehigh
Wed, Apr 15, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Croydon
64 mi
01h 19m
To Lehigh
64 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony

    72 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 435, 507: Gouldsboro

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lehigh Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    18 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.5 mi · 52%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 13%
I 380 North
13 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
8.98 mi · 7%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 3%
Lehigh Road
2.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 19m from Croydon
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Lehigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Croydon and 64 miles from Lehigh.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.43 one way or $36.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Lehigh. Straight-line distance: 86.95 mi (139.93 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lehigh

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,783
Coordinates41.2745300, -75.4538000
Altitude574
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Lehigh (-75.4538, 41.27453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.09 L · about $18.43
Round trip
$36.86
9.02 gal · 34.18 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.43 $36.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.74 $41.48
Premium $4.95 $22.34 $44.69
Diesel $5.98 $26.97 $53.94

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 Lehigh. The current time is 09:00:33.

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.