How far is Knox, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Knox, PA to Croydon, PA is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knox and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knox and Croydon.
-
1
Start on Main Street
2456 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
2
Continue on Knox Road
1 mi · 3 min · Knox Road
-
3
Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
-
4
Turn left onto Canoe Ripple Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Canoe Ripple Road
-
5
Take the ramp left
1993 ft · 49 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
222.2 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
-
8
Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knox and Croydon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
222 mi · 04h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Knox and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knox to Croydon?
The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Knox and 150.4 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.19 one way or $90.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knox and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near McEwensville
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 McEwensville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knox and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 255.43 mi (411.08 km).
#1 Knox
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,067 |
| Coordinates | 41.2345100, -79.5372700 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| 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: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $45.19 | $90.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.86 | $101.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.79 | $109.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.14 | $132.28 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.