How far is Croydon, PA from Roaring Spring, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Roaring Spring, PA is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.2 mi
04h 28m
Flight
184.8 mi
297.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.8 mi
Kilometers
297.4 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.2 mi
Kilometers
386.56 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roaring Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Roaring Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 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
Shiremanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
119.9 mi
02h 14m
To Roaring Spring
120.3 mi
02h 14m

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
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Roaring Spring.

  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

    206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 36, PA 164: Roaring Spring, Portage

    2483 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodbury Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodbury Pike

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodbury Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206 mi · 86%
I 99 North
22.5 mi · 9%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 2%
Woodbury Pike
3.22 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
I 276
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

206 mi · 03h 43m

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
184.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiremanstown
02h 14m from Croydon
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Roaring Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Roaring Spring?

The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Croydon and 120.3 miles from Roaring Spring.

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

The direct path is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Roaring Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

8 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

30 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

40 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Roaring Spring. Straight-line distance: 184.8 mi (297.4 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Roaring Spring

#2 Roaring Spring

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,399
Coordinates40.3359100, -78.3908500
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Roaring Spring (-78.39085, 40.33591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.08 L · about $34.61
Round trip
$69.22
16.94 gal · 64.16 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.61 $69.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.95 $77.91
Premium $4.95 $41.96 $83.92
Diesel $5.98 $50.65 $101.30

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 Roaring Spring. The current time is 05:08:11.

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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.