How far is Lackawaxen, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Lackawaxen, PA to Croydon, PA is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.93 mi
02h 46m
Flight
96.46 mi
155.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.46 mi
Kilometers
155.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.93 mi
Kilometers
201.05 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Lackawaxen
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lackawaxen
2026-04-16T07:49
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lackawaxen
9:30 PM EDT
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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Lackawaxen
61.1 mi
01h 23m
To Croydon
63.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Drive

    1200 ft · 51 sec · Scenic Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Harford Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Harford Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1708 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Morris Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Water Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodside Avenue

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 206

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 206

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Bartley, Flanders

    149 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Flanders - Bartley Road

    1 km · 1 min · Flanders - Bartley Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Bartley Road

    1709 ft · 34 sec · Bartley Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Bartley - Long Valley Road

    1449 ft · 29 sec · Bartley - Long Valley Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Bartley Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bartley Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Mill Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road

  33. 33

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road

  35. 35

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road

  36. 36

    Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right

    72 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Route 31 (CR 513)

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    139 m · 9 sec · US 202

  44. 44

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  52. 52

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  53. 53

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  54. 54

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  55. 55

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown

    53 m · 6 sec

  56. 56

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    1063 ft · 30 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  57. 57

    Turn slight right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  58. 58

    Turn right onto New Falls Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Falls Road

  59. 59

    Turn left onto Newportville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Newportville Road

  60. 60

    Turn right onto Bristol Pike

    585 ft · 28 sec · Bristol Pike

  61. 61

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    2996 ft · 2 min · Cedar Avenue

  62. 62

    Turn left onto State Road

    56 m · 4 sec · State Road

  63. 63

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lackawaxen and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
63 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.6 mi · 10%
Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 10%
I 295 North
9.38 mi · 8%
Woodside Avenue
7.52 mi · 6%
US 202
5.77 mi · 5%
East Mill Road
4.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 23m from Lackawaxen
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lackawaxen and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Lackawaxen and 63.9 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lackawaxen and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lackawaxen and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 96.46 mi (155.24 km).

Lackawaxen

#1 Lackawaxen

Township in Pennsylvania

Population5,178
Coordinates41.4820300, -74.9860000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware Drive (-74.986025, 41.482052)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.04
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.02 $36.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.28 $40.56
Premium $4.95 $21.85 $43.69
Diesel $5.98 $26.37 $52.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lackawaxen and Croydon. The current time is 07:49:40.

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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.