How far is Croydon, PA from Pottsville, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Pottsville, PA is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.44 mi
02h 05m
Flight
79.57 mi
128.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.57 mi
Kilometers
128.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.44 mi
Kilometers
164.86 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pottsville
Sat, Apr 25, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 25, 4:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-25T12:33
Arrive Pottsville
Sat, Apr 25, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
51.2 mi
01h 02m
To Pottsville
51.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  19. 19

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2065 ft · 31 sec · South Centre Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 21%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 17%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 10%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 4%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
01h 02m from Croydon
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Croydon and Rain Showers near Pottsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Croydon and 51.3 miles from Pottsville.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Croydon and Rain Showers near Pottsville.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Pottsville. Straight-line distance: 79.57 mi (128.06 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Pottsville

City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population13,409
Coordinates40.6856500, -76.1955000
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Pottsville (-76.1955, 40.68565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.50
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.75 $29.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.60 $33.20
Premium $4.95 $17.88 $35.77
Diesel $5.98 $21.59 $43.18

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Pottsville. The current time is 12:33:58.

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.