How far is Croydon, PA from Sandy Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Sandy Lake, PA is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Sandy Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Sandy Lake.
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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
17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
252.1 mi · 4 hr 33 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 173: Grove City, Sandy Lake
1961 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Sandy Lake Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Sandy Lake Road
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Continue on Sandy Lake Grove City Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Sandy Lake Grove City Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2052 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Mercer Street
26 m · 2 sec · Mercer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mercer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Sandy Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
252 mi · 04h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Sandy Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Sandy Lake?
The road trip is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.8 miles from Croydon and 181.9 miles from Sandy Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.9 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.35 one way or $112.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Sandy Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Sandy Lake. Straight-line distance: 284.81 mi (458.35 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Lake
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 621 |
| Coordinates | 41.3486700, -80.0822800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Lake (-80.08228, 41.34867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $4.40 | $56.35 | $112.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $61.73 | $123.47 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $67.51 | $135.01 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $84.25 | $168.50 |
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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