How far is Granville, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Granville, PA to Croydon, PA is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.15 mi
03h 03m
Flight
146.97 mi
236.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.97 mi
Kilometers
236.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.15 mi
Kilometers
289.93 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granville
2026-04-19T01:11
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granville
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Granville
90 mi
01h 31m
To Croydon
90.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North River Road

    123 m · 18 sec · North River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Granville Road

    1196 ft · 56 sec · Granville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Granville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Granville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 103 North

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 103 North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Delaware Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Juniata Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Juniata Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lewistown Narrows

    51.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Lewistown Narrows

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  18. 18

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granville 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 58%
Lewistown Narrows
51.2 mi · 28%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
State Route 103 North
3.81 mi · 2%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 31m from Granville
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Granville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Granville and 90.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.99 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Granville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granville and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 146.97 mi (236.52 km).

Granville

#1 Granville

Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,971
Coordinates40.5536900, -77.6255500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-77.625574, 40.553604)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.06 L · about $25.99
Round trip
$51.97
12.72 gal · 48.12 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.99 $51.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.25 $58.50
Premium $4.95 $31.51 $63.01
Diesel $5.98 $38.03 $76.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Granville and Croydon. The current time is 01:11:23.

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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.