How far is Croydon, PA from Minersville, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Minersville, PA is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Minersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Minersville.
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Start on State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
3193 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna
1870 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Quaker Valley Road
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Continue on Eichler Road
10.5 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road
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Continue on Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
652 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Bedford Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
672 ft · 24 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1125 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1332 ft · 43 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iron Street
16 m · 2 sec · Iron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Minersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Minersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Minersville?
The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Croydon and 125.5 miles from Minersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.12 one way or $72.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Minersville.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Minersville. Straight-line distance: 212.93 mi (342.67 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minersville
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,133 |
| Coordinates | 40.3423000, -78.9255800 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minersville (-78.92558, 40.3423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.66 | $81.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.79 | $87.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $52.86 | $105.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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