How far is Croydon, PA from Nazareth, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Nazareth, PA is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.52 mi
01h 41m
Flight
49.92 mi
80.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.92 mi
Kilometers
80.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.52 mi
Kilometers
129.58 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nazareth
Sat, May 2, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, May 2, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-05-02T03:34
Arrive Nazareth
Sat, May 2, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
40.3 mi
00h 50m
To Nazareth
40.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.7 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 191: Nazareth Pike

    1020 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nazareth Pike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Nazareth Pike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    906 ft · 38 sec · Easton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    2731 ft · 48 sec · South Broad Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 46%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 21%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
13.4 mi · 17%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 5%
Nazareth Pike
4.11 mi · 5%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.7 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 50m from Croydon
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Croydon and Rain Showers Likely near Nazareth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Croydon and 40.3 miles from Nazareth.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Croydon and Rain Showers Likely near Nazareth.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Nazareth. Straight-line distance: 49.92 mi (80.34 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Nazareth

Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,688
Coordinates40.7403800, -75.3096200
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Nazareth (-75.30962, 40.74038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.21
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.60 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.95 $14.07 $28.14
Diesel $5.98 $16.98 $33.97

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Nazareth. The current time is 03:34:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.