How far is Croydon, PA from Southmont, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Southmont, PA is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.09 mi
04h 53m
Flight
213.49 mi
343.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.49 mi
Kilometers
343.58 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.09 mi
Kilometers
402.48 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southmont
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Southmont
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Croydon
124.8 mi
02h 26m
To Southmont
125.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna

    1870 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Quaker Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Eichler Road

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    652 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bedford Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Penrod Street

    1089 ft · 30 sec · Penrod Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ruby Street

    56 m · 5 sec · Ruby Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Oakland Avenue

    2913 ft · 1 min · Oakland Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ohio Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ohio Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue

    1161 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Osborne Street

    2336 ft · 1 min · Osborne Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1593 ft · 31 sec · Franklin Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Southmont Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southmont Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Olive Street

    994 ft · 27 sec · Olive Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olive Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206 mi · 82%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Eichler Road
10.5 mi · 4%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 2%
Quaker Valley Road
3.82 mi · 2%
Scalp Avenue
3.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

206 mi · 03h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
213.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 26m from Croydon
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Southmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km) and usually takes 04h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Croydon and 125.3 miles from Southmont.

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

The direct path is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.08 one way or $72.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Southmont.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Southmont. Straight-line distance: 213.49 mi (343.58 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Southmont

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,048
Coordinates40.3106300, -78.9386400
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Southmont (-78.93864, 40.31063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.41 L · about $36.08
Round trip
$72.16
17.66 gal · 66.82 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.08 $72.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.61 $81.22
Premium $4.95 $43.74 $87.49
Diesel $5.98 $52.80 $105.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Southmont. The current time is 00:28:50.

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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.