How far is Lake Heritage, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Lake Heritage, PA to Croydon, PA is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.22 mi
02h 39m
Flight
122.3 mi
196.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.3 mi
Kilometers
196.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.22 mi
Kilometers
249.8 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Fri, Apr 17, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Heritage
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Heritage
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Croydon
Fri, Apr 17, 1:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Heritage
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
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Lake Heritage
76.7 mi
01h 19m
To Croydon
78.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Heritage and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Drive

    159 m · 29 sec · Harrison Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Heritage Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Heritage Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Heritage Drive

    24 m · 4 sec · Heritage Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    88 m · 26 sec

  5. 5

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1586 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    115.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  14. 14

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Heritage 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
116 mi · 74%
Hanover Road
30.2 mi · 19%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Heritage Drive
0.75 mi
I 76
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

116 mi · 02h 04m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
01h 19m from Lake Heritage
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Heritage and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Heritage to Croydon?

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Lake Heritage and 78.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.39 one way or $44.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Heritage and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Parkesburg

36 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Heritage and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 122.3 mi (196.82 km).

Lake Heritage

#1 Lake Heritage

Census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Population1,333
Coordinates39.8095400, -77.1838700
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Drive (-77.183644, 39.809548)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $22.39
Round trip
$44.78
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.39 $44.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.20 $50.41
Premium $4.95 $27.15 $54.30
Diesel $5.98 $32.77 $65.54

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Heritage and Croydon. The current time is 11:01:18.

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.