How far is Jersey Shore, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Jersey Shore, PA to Croydon, PA is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
186.77 mi
03h 34m
Flight
145.77 mi
234.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.77 mi
Kilometers
234.59 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.77 mi
Kilometers
300.58 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey Shore
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey Shore
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey Shore
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Jersey Shore
99.3 mi
01h 47m
To Croydon
87.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Jersey Shore and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Shore and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Pleasant Avenue

    782 ft · 37 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Allegheny Street

    2929 ft · 60 sec · Allegheny Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 56 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  19. 19

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  23. 23

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey Shore 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 40%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 35%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 10%
Susquehanna Beltway
13.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 6%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 47m from Jersey Shore
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey Shore and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey Shore to Croydon?

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Jersey Shore and 87.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jersey Shore and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey Shore and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 145.77 mi (234.59 km).

Jersey Shore

#1 Jersey Shore

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,132
Coordinates41.2020200, -77.2644200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant Avenue (-77.264473, 41.202026)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.85
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.93 $53.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.31 $60.61
Premium $4.95 $32.65 $65.29
Diesel $5.98 $39.41 $78.82

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 Jersey Shore and Croydon. The current time is 00:45:39.

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.