How far is Croydon, PA from Tower City, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Tower City, PA is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
123.55 mi
02h 37m
Flight
93.51 mi
150.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.51 mi
Kilometers
150.49 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.55 mi
Kilometers
198.83 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tower City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-18T04:57
Arrive Tower City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Croydon
61.7 mi
01h 18m
To Tower City
61.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Tower City.

  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

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.7 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Molleystown Road

    756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Tremont, Tower City

    1661 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 31%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 30%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 14%
Lancaster Avenue
4.67 mi · 4%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 3%
Molleystown Road
2.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 18m from Croydon
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tower City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Tower City?

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Croydon and 61.8 miles from Tower City.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 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 Tower City.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Tower City. Straight-line distance: 93.51 mi (150.49 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Tower City

#2 Tower City

City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA

Population1,268
Coordinates40.5892500, -76.5524600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Tower City (-76.55246, 40.58925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.5 L · about $17.81
Round trip
$35.63
8.72 gal · 33 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.81 $35.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.05 $40.10
Premium $4.95 $21.60 $43.20
Diesel $5.98 $26.07 $52.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Tower City. The current time is 04:57:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.