How far is Croydon, PA from Lynn, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Lynn, PA is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.97 mi
05h 39m
Flight
256.36 mi
412.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.36 mi
Kilometers
412.57 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.97 mi
Kilometers
484.36 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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

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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Croydon
150.2 mi
02h 49m
To Lynn
150.7 mi
02h 49m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    276.8 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    11 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh

    742 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto I 70 West: Washington PA

    81 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Constitution Street

    2148 ft · 2 min · West Constitution Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hancock Street

    1333 ft · 59 sec · North Hancock Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto North Liberty Street

    45 m · 6 sec · North Liberty Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 92%
I 70 West
16.3 mi · 5%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
I 276
0.6 mi
West Constitution Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

277 mi · 05h 01m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 49m from Croydon
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Croydon and 150.7 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.39 one way or $86.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 256.36 mi (412.57 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lynn

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population4,440
Coordinates40.0925700, -79.7539300
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Lynn (-79.75393, 40.09257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.2 L · about $43.39
Round trip
$86.79
21.24 gal · 80.4 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.39 $86.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.84 $97.68
Premium $4.95 $52.61 $105.22
Diesel $5.98 $63.51 $127.02

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 Lynn. The current time is 06:53:01.

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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.