How far is Guilford Siding, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Guilford Siding, PA to Croydon, PA is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
175.27 mi
02h 57m
Flight
144.25 mi
232.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.25 mi
Kilometers
232.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.27 mi
Kilometers
282.07 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Nov 8, 1:29 AM EST
Return by in Guilford Siding
Sun, Nov 8, 4:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford Siding
2026-11-07T22:31
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Nov 8, 1:29 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford Siding
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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Guilford Siding
86.2 mi
01h 28m
To Croydon
89.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 17 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 9:00 PM EST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guilford Siding and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Road

    28 m · 11 sec · Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Guilford Station Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Guilford Station Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Franklin Road

    3155 ft · 2 min · New Franklin Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wayne Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    552 ft · 9 sec · Wayne Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 14 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 Guilford Siding 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
125 mi · 72%
Wayne Avenue
31.5 mi · 18%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Wayne Road
1.94 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 14m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 28m from Guilford Siding
Leave By
12:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Guilford Siding and Mostly Clear near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Guilford Siding to Croydon?

The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Guilford Siding and 89.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Guilford Siding and Mostly Clear near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Brickerville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford Siding and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 144.25 mi (232.14 km).

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#1 Guilford Siding

Guilford Siding is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8653700, -77.6124900
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Road (-77.612446, 39.865268)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.41 L · about $27.11
Round trip
$54.21
12.36 gal · 46.82 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $27.11 $54.21
Mid-grade $4.81 $29.74 $59.49
Premium $5.26 $32.50 $65.00
Diesel $6.57 $40.62 $81.24

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford Siding and Croydon. The current time is 22:31:39.

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.