How far is Croydon, PA from Paxtang, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Paxtang, PA is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
115.35 mi
02h 12m
Flight
102.5 mi
164.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.5 mi
Kilometers
164.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.35 mi
Kilometers
185.63 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paxtang
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Paxtang
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
57.5 mi
01h 06m
To Paxtang
57.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Paxton Street, Bass Pro Drive

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Paxton Street

    134 m · 7 sec · Paxton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Paxton Street

    2074 ft · 57 sec · Paxton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto City Park Drive

    75 m · 5 sec · City Park Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Paxtang Avenue

    1542 ft · 31 sec · South Paxtang Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Paxtang Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 90%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 4%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
I 83 South
0.8 mi · 1%
Paxton Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 51m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 06m from Croydon
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Paxtang.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Croydon and 57.8 miles from Paxtang.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Paxtang.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Paxtang. Straight-line distance: 102.5 mi (164.95 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Paxtang

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population1,546
Coordinates40.2589800, -76.8319200
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Paxtang (-76.83192, 40.25898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.72 $37.44
Premium $4.95 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.98 $24.34 $48.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Paxtang. The current time is 05:53:59.

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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.