How far is Exeter, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Exeter, PA to Croydon, PA is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
122.67 mi
02h 09m
Flight
97.78 mi
157.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.78 mi
Kilometers
157.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.67 mi
Kilometers
197.42 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Exeter
61.2 mi
01h 04m
To Croydon
61.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 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 Exeter and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Schooley Avenue

    13 m · 5 sec · Schooley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wyoming Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    2382 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 8th Street Bridge

    1356 ft · 27 sec · 8th Street Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North River Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North River Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2236 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  19. 19

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 70%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 15%
North River Street
8.39 mi · 7%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
River Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
97.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 04m from Exeter
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Exeter and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Exeter and 61.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Exeter and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 97.78 mi (157.36 km).

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#1 Exeter

Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,519
Coordinates41.3206400, -75.8190800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Schooley Avenue (-75.819159, 41.320594)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.38
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.69 $35.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.91 $39.83
Premium $4.95 $21.45 $42.90
Diesel $5.98 $25.89 $51.79

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 Exeter and Croydon. The current time is 01:25:35.

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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.