How far is Glen Rock, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Glen Rock, PA to Croydon, PA is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
126.36 mi
02h 14m
Flight
98.88 mi
159.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.88 mi
Kilometers
159.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.36 mi
Kilometers
203.35 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, May 30, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Glen Rock
Sat, May 30, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Rock
2026-05-30T12:07
Arrive Croydon
Sat, May 30, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen Rock
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Glen Rock
63.1 mi
01h 07m
To Croydon
63.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rock and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    99 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Susquehanna Trail South

    102 m · 8 sec · Susquehanna Trail South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Seaks Run Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Seaks Run Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 83 North

    1146 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Glen Rock 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
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
65 mi · 51%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 13%
I 83 North
10.9 mi · 9%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
Church Street
2.81 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

65 mi · 01h 10m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 07m from Glen Rock
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glen Rock and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Rock to Croydon?

The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Glen Rock and 63.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Rock and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rock and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 98.88 mi (159.13 km).

Glen Rock

#1 Glen Rock

City in York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,057
Coordinates39.7931600, -76.7302500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-76.730336, 39.793142)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.88 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.45
8.92 gal · 33.76 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.22 $36.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.51 $41.02
Premium $4.95 $22.09 $44.19
Diesel $5.98 $26.67 $53.34

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Rock and Croydon. The current time is 12:07:02.

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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.