How far is Croydon, PA from Penbrook, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Penbrook, PA is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Penbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Penbrook.
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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
103.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Paxton Street, Bass Pro Drive
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Paxton Street
134 m · 7 sec · Paxton Street
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Continue on Paxton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Paxton Street
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Turn right onto South 29th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 29th Street
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Turn left onto Rudy Road
687 ft · 23 sec · Rudy Road
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Turn right onto South 25th Street
1987 ft · 59 sec · South 25th Street
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Continue on South 28th Street
1000 ft · 31 sec · South 28th Street
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Turn left onto Boas Street
139 m · 20 sec · Boas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Penbrook.
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
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Rain Showers near Penbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Penbrook?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 58.3 miles from Croydon and 58.5 miles from Penbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Rain Showers near Penbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Elverson
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 Elverson.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Penbrook. Straight-line distance: 103.46 mi (166.51 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penbrook
Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,976 |
| Coordinates | 40.2753700, -76.8480300 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penbrook (-76.84803, 40.27537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
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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