How far is Croydon, PA from Tipton, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Tipton, PA is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.73 mi
04h 43m
Flight
182.57 mi
293.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.57 mi
Kilometers
293.81 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.73 mi
Kilometers
379.37 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tipton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:25 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Fri, Oct 16, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Tipton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 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
Colonial Park
PA

Census designated place

From Croydon
117.6 mi
02h 21m
To Tipton
118.2 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Tipton, Grazierville

    3078 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tipton Road

    2391 ft · 1 min · Tipton Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mainline Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Mainline Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mainline Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 44%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 32%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 7%
I 99 South
17.3 mi · 7%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 51m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colonial Park
02h 21m from Croydon
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Tipton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Colonial Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Croydon and 118.2 miles from Tipton.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.14 one way or $74.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colonial Park

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

7 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

14 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

24 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Tipton. Straight-line distance: 182.57 mi (293.81 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 Tipton

Situated in Blair County within central Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 997 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6359000, -78.2958500
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Tipton (-78.29585, 40.6359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.49 L · about $37.14
Round trip
$74.28
16.64 gal · 62.98 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $37.14 $74.28
Mid-grade $4.93 $40.98 $81.95
Premium $5.31 $44.14 $88.28
Diesel $6.55 $54.50 $108.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Tipton. The current time is 14:42:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.