How far is Fairfield, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Fairfield, PA to Croydon, PA is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.66 mi
02h 48m
Flight
132.22 mi
212.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.22 mi
Kilometers
212.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.66 mi
Kilometers
260.17 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Fri, Nov 6, 1:15 PM EST
Return by in Fairfield
Fri, Nov 6, 4:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-11-06T10:27
Arrive Croydon
Fri, Nov 6, 1:15 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
9:30 PM EST
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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Fairfield
80.7 mi
01h 24m
To Croydon
81 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1991 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairfield Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Middle Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Middle Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    134 m · 15 sec · Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    2446 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hanover Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1586 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    115.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  15. 15

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
116 mi · 72%
Hanover Road
30.4 mi · 19%
Fairfield Road
6.74 mi · 4%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
West Middle Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

116 mi · 02h 04m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 24m from Fairfield
Leave By
12:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield and Rain Showers near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Fairfield and 81 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.16 one way or $50.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairfield and Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 132.22 mi (212.79 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population516
Coordinates39.7873200, -77.3686000
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-77.368747, 39.787442)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.59 L · about $25.16
Round trip
$50.32
11.4 gal · 43.18 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $25.16 $50.32
Mid-grade $4.83 $27.54 $55.08
Premium $5.28 $30.11 $60.23
Diesel $6.59 $37.55 $75.10

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Croydon. The current time is 10:27:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.