How far is Croydon, PA from Schlusser, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Schlusser, PA is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
136.13 mi
02h 36m
Flight
120.51 mi
193.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.51 mi
Kilometers
193.94 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.13 mi
Kilometers
219.08 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schlusser
Thu, Apr 16, 3:13 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-16T12:37
Arrive Schlusser
Thu, Apr 16, 3:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
67.9 mi
01h 18m
To Schlusser
68.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    124.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cavalry Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cavalry Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Partridge Circle

    57 m · 11 sec · Partridge Circle

  14. 14

    Continue on Partridge Circle

    834 ft · 36 sec · Partridge Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Partridge Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
125 mi · 92%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Harrisburg Pike
1.54 mi · 1%
Spring Road
1.23 mi · 1%
Cavalry Road
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 14m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 18m from Croydon
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Schlusser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Croydon and 68.2 miles from Schlusser.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Schlusser.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

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

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Parkesburg

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

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Schlusser. Straight-line distance: 120.51 mi (193.94 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 Schlusser

Census designated place

Population5,265
Coordinates40.2417500, -77.1769300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Schlusser (-77.17693, 40.24175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.23
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.61 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.08 $44.15
Premium $4.95 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.98 $28.70 $57.41

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Schlusser. The current time is 12:37:07.

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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.