How far is Galeton, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Galeton, PA to Croydon, PA is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
247.36 mi
04h 36m
Flight
182.68 mi
293.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.68 mi
Kilometers
293.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.36 mi
Kilometers
398.08 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Galeton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galeton
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galeton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Nescopeck
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Galeton
127.4 mi
02h 18m
To Croydon
120 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Galeton and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    983 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pinecreek Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pine Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  8. 8

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1694 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 287

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 414

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  20. 20

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  32. 32

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Galeton 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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 30%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 27%
Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 12%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 7%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 5%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nescopeck
02h 18m from Galeton
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Galeton and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Galeton and 120 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

35 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

44 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

61 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

104 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galeton and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 182.68 mi (293.99 km).

Galeton

#1 Galeton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,068
Coordinates41.7331200, -77.6419300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-77.641962, 41.733114)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.73 gal
33.04 L · about $35.67
Round trip
$71.34
17.46 gal · 66.08 L
Estimated CO2
77.6 kg one way
Round trip: 155.2 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.67 $71.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.15 $80.30
Premium $4.95 $43.25 $86.50
Diesel $5.98 $52.21 $104.41

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 Galeton and Croydon. The current time is 02:24:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.