How far is Croydon, PA from Littlestown, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Littlestown, PA is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
160.74 mi
03h 10m
Flight
118.16 mi
190.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.16 mi
Kilometers
190.16 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.74 mi
Kilometers
258.68 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littlestown
Wed, May 13, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Wed, May 13, 7:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-05-13T13:19
Arrive Littlestown
Wed, May 13, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:38 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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
80.3 mi
01h 35m
To Littlestown
80.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

    1619 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    651 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 97

    990 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Queen Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Queen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
115 mi · 72%
US 15 South
30.9 mi · 19%
Baltimore Pike
6.64 mi · 4%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
North Queen Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 35m from Croydon
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Littlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Croydon and 80.5 miles from Littlestown.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Littlestown. Straight-line distance: 118.16 mi (190.16 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Littlestown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,498
Coordinates39.7445400, -77.0880400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Littlestown (-77.08804, 39.74454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.08 $52.15
Premium $4.95 $28.09 $56.18
Diesel $5.98 $33.91 $67.81

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Littlestown. The current time is 13:19:47.

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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.