How far is Croydon, PA from Royalton, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Royalton, PA is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 16m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Royalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Royalton.
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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
1465 ft · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road, Harrisburg International Airport
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Road, Harrisburg International Airport
883 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Airport Connector
1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 230: Highspire, Middletown
2155 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto West Harrisburg Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Harrisburg Pike
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Turn right onto Ann Street
586 ft · 21 sec · Ann Street
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Continue on Ann Street
2489 ft · 1 min · Ann Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1883 ft · 50 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Penn Street
66 m · 10 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Royalton.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Rain Showers near Royalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Royalton?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 Royalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Rain Showers near Royalton.
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 Royalton. Straight-line distance: 96.72 mi (155.66 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royalton
Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,019 |
| Coordinates | 40.1873100, -76.7299700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royalton (-76.72997, 40.18731)
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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