How far is Croydon, PA from Walker, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Walker, PA is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
297.46 mi
05h 41m
Flight
255.13 mi
410.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.13 mi
Kilometers
410.59 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.46 mi
Kilometers
478.71 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 3:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-16T04:23
Arrive Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Croydon
148.5 mi
02h 50m
To Walker
148.9 mi
02h 50m

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
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    261.7 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  10. 10

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  11. 11

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    8 mi · 9 min · University Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Gallatin Avenue

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Bute Road

    120 m · 16 sec · Bute Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oliver Boulevard

    2386 ft · 1 min · Oliver Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gun Club Road

    1845 ft · 1 min · Gun Club Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    716 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Solomon Circle

    41 m · 6 sec · Solomon Circle

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Solomon Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 88%
University Drive
8 mi · 3%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

262 mi · 04h 45m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
255.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 50m from Croydon
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from Croydon and 148.9 miles from Walker.

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

The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Croydon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walker.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Walker. Straight-line distance: 255.13 mi (410.59 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Walker

Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population1,009
Coordinates39.9275800, -79.7203200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Walker (-79.72032, 39.92758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.73 L · about $42.90
Round trip
$85.81
21 gal · 79.46 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.90 $85.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.29 $96.58
Premium $4.95 $52.02 $104.03
Diesel $5.98 $62.79 $125.58

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 Walker. The current time is 04:23:45.

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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.