How far is Emmaus, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Emmaus, PA to Croydon, PA is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.59 mi
01h 16m
Flight
44.2 mi
71.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.2 mi
Kilometers
71.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.59 mi
Kilometers
113.61 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Emmaus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emmaus
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emmaus
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
Hatfield
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Emmaus
27 mi
00h 38m
To Croydon
43.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 Emmaus and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    27 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Avenue

    1876 ft · 42 sec · State Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lehigh Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, PA 309 South: Bethlehem, Quakertown

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    12.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2466 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 309 South
12.1 mi · 17%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.69 mi · 12%
Sellersville Bypass
8.09 mi · 11%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 11%
Bethlehem Pike
4.92 mi · 7%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

PA 309 South

Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

12.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatfield
00h 38m from Emmaus
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Emmaus and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Hatfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Emmaus and 43.7 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hatfield

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

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

RAIL

Ardmore

30 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

34 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

37 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emmaus and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 44.2 mi (71.13 km).

Emmaus

#1 Emmaus

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population11,493
Coordinates40.5395400, -75.4968500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-75.496705, 40.539688)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.35
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.17 $20.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.45 $22.90
Premium $4.95 $12.34 $24.67
Diesel $5.98 $14.89 $29.78

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 Emmaus and Croydon. The current time is 01:07:15.

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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.