How far is Jonestown, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Jonestown, PA to Croydon, PA is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonestown and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonestown and Croydon.
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Start on West Market Street
3 m · 2 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Lancaster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Lancaster Street
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Continue on Grace Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Grace Avenue
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Continue on Sandhill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sandhill Road
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Continue on Jonestown Road
2037 ft · 43 sec · Jonestown Road
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Continue on North 12th Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · North 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Colebrook Road
150 m · 22 sec · Colebrook Road
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Turn right onto Quentin Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Quentin Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
2532 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
85.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonestown and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
85.1 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jonestown and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonestown to Croydon?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Jonestown and 54.7 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jonestown and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Nantmeal.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonestown and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 86.05 mi (138.49 km).
#1 Jonestown
Situated within the fertile Lebanon Valley in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, this small borough rests at an average elevation of approximately 482 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4137000, -76.4783000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $18.72 | $37.43 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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