How far is Croydon, PA from Rothsville, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Rothsville, PA is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
85.05 mi
01h 40m
Flight
71.33 mi
114.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.33 mi
Kilometers
114.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.05 mi
Kilometers
136.87 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rothsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Rothsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
42.4 mi
00h 50m
To Rothsville
42.6 mi
00h 50m

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
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1054 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newport Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 76%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
10.2 mi · 12%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 5%
Newport Road
1.96 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

64.5 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 50m from Croydon
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Rothsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Croydon and 42.6 miles from Rothsville.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Rothsville. Straight-line distance: 71.33 mi (114.8 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 Rothsville

Census designated place

Population3,044
Coordinates40.1512100, -76.2510700
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Rothsville (-76.25107, 40.15121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.52
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.26 $24.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.80 $27.59
Premium $4.95 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.98 $17.94 $35.88

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 Rothsville. The current time is 05:13:24.

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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.