How far is Duncannon, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Duncannon, PA to Croydon, PA is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
132.91 mi
02h 15m
Flight
113.82 mi
183.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.82 mi
Kilometers
183.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.91 mi
Kilometers
213.89 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Duncannon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncannon
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncannon
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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Duncannon
66.4 mi
01h 07m
To Croydon
66.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    2173 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Newport Road

    2112 ft · 51 sec · Newport Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  14. 14

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 78%
Newport Road
11.8 mi · 9%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 3%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 07m from Duncannon
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Duncannon and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Duncannon and 66.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duncannon and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

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

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Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncannon and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 113.82 mi (183.18 km).

Duncannon

#1 Duncannon

Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population1,481
Coordinates40.3981400, -77.0230300
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Market Street (-77.022963, 40.398091)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.75 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.33
9.38 gal · 35.5 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.16 $38.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.95 $23.23 $46.47
Diesel $5.98 $28.05 $56.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncannon and Croydon. The current time is 02:25:58.

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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.