How far is Croydon, PA from Mount Joy, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Mount Joy, PA is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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.
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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 eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Mount Joy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Mount Joy.
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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
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
156.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
1747 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
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Turn right onto River Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn slight right onto High Water Road
770 ft · 34 sec · High Water Road
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Continue on High Level Road
2004 ft · 1 min · High Level Road
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Turn right onto Mount Joy Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Mount Joy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Joy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Mount Joy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
157 mi · 02h 51m
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 And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Joy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Mount Joy?
The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Berwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.3 miles from Croydon and 130.6 miles from Mount Joy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.59 one way or $75.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Joy.
Stop Ideas Near Berwick
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 Berwick.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Mount Joy. Straight-line distance: 197.01 mi (317.06 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Joy
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 41.0528400, -78.4358500 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Joy (-78.43585, 41.05284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $37.59 | $75.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.31 | $84.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.58 | $91.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.02 | $110.03 |
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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