How far is Fulton, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Fulton, PA to Croydon, PA is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Croydon.
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Start on the route
119 m · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Markle Street
49 m · 13 sec · Markle Street
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Turn left onto Sunshine Road
3088 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Road
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Continue on Pike Street
1411 ft · 39 sec · Pike Street
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waltz Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waltz Mill Road
41 m · 3 sec · Waltz Mill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waltz Mill Road
1208 ft · 29 sec · Waltz Mill Road
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Continue on Waltz Mill Road
46 m · 7 sec · Waltz Mill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 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 Fulton 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
278 mi · 05h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Fulton and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fulton to Croydon?
The road trip is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.9 miles from Fulton and 150 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 254.63 mi (409.78 km).
#1 Fulton
Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,168 |
| Coordinates | 40.2734000, -79.7214300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $42.82 | $85.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.92 | $103.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.67 | $125.34 |
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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