How far is Croydon, PA from Porter, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Porter, PA is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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
312.39 mi
06h 00m
Flight
231.54 mi
372.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.54 mi
Kilometers
372.62 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.39 mi
Kilometers
502.75 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 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

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
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
156 mi
03h 00m
To Porter
156.4 mi
03h 00m

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
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    175.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

    1961 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bee Line Highway

    585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    16 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Brady Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    13.4 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Hampton Avenue

    1095 ft · 18 sec · Hampton Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Mahoning Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Mahoning Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    5 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Porter Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Porter Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Porter Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 56%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 24%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 5%
East Main Street
13.4 mi · 4%
Porter Road
5.02 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.9 mi
231.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
03h 00m from Croydon
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Porter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Croydon and 156.4 miles from Porter.

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

The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.03 one way or $90.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

82 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Porter. Straight-line distance: 231.54 mi (372.62 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Porter

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,055
Coordinates40.9339500, -79.1686500
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Porter (-79.16865, 40.93395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.73 L · about $45.03
Round trip
$90.06
22.04 gal · 83.46 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.03 $90.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.68 $101.36
Premium $4.95 $54.59 $109.19
Diesel $5.98 $65.90 $131.80

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 Porter. The current time is 04:00:16.

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.