How far is Croydon, PA from Mount Union, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Mount Union, PA is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
168.71 mi
03h 19m
Flight
138.17 mi
222.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.17 mi
Kilometers
222.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.71 mi
Kilometers
271.51 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Union
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Mount Union
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Croydon
84.2 mi
01h 39m
To Mount Union
84.5 mi
01h 39m

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
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Mount Union.

  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

    124.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Scotland

    990 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Way East

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way East

  20. 20

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
125 mi · 74%
Walnut Bottom Road
26.5 mi · 16%
Black Gap Road
5.24 mi · 3%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
1.92 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 14m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 39m from Croydon
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Mount Union?

The road trip is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Croydon and 84.5 miles from Mount Union.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Union.

Stop Ideas Near Brickerville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Mount Union. Straight-line distance: 138.17 mi (222.36 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Mount Union

#2 Mount Union

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,312
Coordinates39.9053700, -77.5030400
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Mount Union (-77.50304, 39.90537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.54 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.62
11.9 gal · 45.08 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.31 $48.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.36 $54.73
Premium $4.95 $29.48 $58.95
Diesel $5.98 $35.58 $71.16

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 Mount Union. The current time is 07:00:53.

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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.