How far is Croydon, PA from Tuscarora, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Tuscarora, PA is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
158.68 mi
03h 12m
Flight
131.38 mi
211.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.38 mi
Kilometers
211.43 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.68 mi
Kilometers
255.37 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscarora
Thu, Apr 16, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-16T03:25
Arrive Tuscarora
Thu, Apr 16, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
79.2 mi
01h 36m
To Tuscarora
79.5 mi
01h 36m

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
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.8 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Pfoutz Valley Road

    1324 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Pfoutz Valley Road

    913 ft · 18 sec · Pfoutz Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    77 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    2179 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Mill Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · South Mill Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 65%
US 22 West
29.8 mi · 19%
South Mill Street
6.35 mi · 4%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 3%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 36m from Croydon
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny near Tuscarora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Croydon and 79.5 miles from Tuscarora.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.88 one way or $45.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Tuscarora. Straight-line distance: 131.38 mi (211.43 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Tuscarora

Township in southwestern Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population1,202
Coordinates40.5211900, -77.3311000
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Tuscarora (-77.3311, 40.52119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $22.88
Round trip
$45.76
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.88 $45.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.75 $51.51
Premium $4.95 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.98 $33.49 $66.98

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 Tuscarora. The current time is 03:25:06.

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.