How far is Croydon, PA from Rye, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Rye, PA is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
118.03 mi
02h 31m
Flight
94.27 mi
151.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.27 mi
Kilometers
151.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.03 mi
Kilometers
189.95 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Rye
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
58.9 mi
01h 15m
To Rye
59.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hallam

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

    1716 ft · 31 sec · Kreutz Creek Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Frysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Frysville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Freysville Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Freysville Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Lombard Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lombard Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    3014 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    937 ft · 36 sec · North Lombard Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    113 m · 12 sec · East Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Avenue

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pleasant Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Pleasant Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hess Farm Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Hess Farm Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hess Farm Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 55%
US 30 West
18.5 mi · 16%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 13%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 4%
Freysville Road
4.08 mi · 3%
Lombard Road
1.73 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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 15m from Croydon
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 58.9 miles from Croydon and 59.1 miles from Rye.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rye.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

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Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
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Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Rye. Straight-line distance: 94.27 mi (151.71 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Rye

Township in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population2,374
Coordinates39.8781600, -76.6630200
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Rye (-76.66302, 39.87816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.95 $20.66 $41.32
Diesel $5.98 $24.94 $49.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Rye. The current time is 01:49:08.

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.