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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster
2990 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Turn left
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
16.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hallam
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
1716 ft · 31 sec · Kreutz Creek Road
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Continue on Frysville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Frysville Road
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Continue on Freysville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Freysville Road
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Turn slight right onto Lombard Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lombard Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3014 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Lombard Street
937 ft · 36 sec · North Lombard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
113 m · 12 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Pleasant Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pleasant Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Pleasant Avenue
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Turn left onto Hess Farm Road
24 m · 2 sec · Hess Farm Road
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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.
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
64.5 mi · 01h 09m
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.
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.
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 Rye. Straight-line distance: 94.27 mi (151.71 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rye
Township in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,374 |
| Coordinates | 39.8781600, -76.6630200 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye (-76.66302, 39.87816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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