How far is Duncansville, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Duncansville, PA to Croydon, PA is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duncansville and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncansville and Croydon.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
1557 ft · 40 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
73 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Dummings Highway
887 ft · 24 sec · Dummings Highway
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Continue on Dunnings Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Dunnings Highway
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Continue on Bedford Street
1726 ft · 31 sec · Bedford Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 220
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 220
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Continue on Dunnings Highway
1506 ft · 30 sec · Dunnings Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
831 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncansville and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 03h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Duncansville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duncansville to Croydon?
The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.6 miles from Duncansville and 120.9 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.81 one way or $69.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Duncansville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shiremanstown.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duncansville and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 187.59 mi (301.89 km).
#1 Duncansville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,148 |
| Coordinates | 40.4234100, -78.4339000 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $34.81 | $69.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.18 | $78.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.21 | $84.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $50.95 | $101.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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