How far is Croydon, PA from Montrose, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Montrose, PA is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Montrose.
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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
17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
109.8 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
1379 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Binghamton
1722 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 492: New Milford, Lakeside
1633 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 492
1797 ft · 30 sec · State Route 492
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Continue on Jackson Street
1637 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue on State Route 1028
1042 ft · 38 sec · State Route 1028
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Montrose.
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 Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
110 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Montrose?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Croydon and 87.7 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.63 one way or $55.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 130.94 mi (210.72 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montrose
Located in the Endless Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough serves as the administrative center for Susquehanna County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8339700, -75.8771400 |
| Altitude | 507 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-75.87714, 41.83397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $4.46 | $27.63 | $55.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $30.49 | $60.97 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $32.84 | $65.68 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $40.54 | $81.09 |
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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