How far is Lampeter, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Lampeter, PA to Croydon, PA is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
80.49 mi
01h 41m
Flight
71 mi
114.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71 mi
Kilometers
114.26 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.49 mi
Kilometers
129.54 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 AM EDT
Return by in Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lampeter
2026-04-15T08:36
Arrive Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lampeter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Lampeter
40.5 mi
00h 50m
To Croydon
40 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Miller Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Strasburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    2455 ft · 47 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.5 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  20. 20

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lampeter 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.5 mi · 49%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.8 mi · 16%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi · 8%
Lincoln Highway
5.07 mi · 6%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 5%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.5 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 50m from Lampeter
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lampeter 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 Lampeter to Croydon?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Lampeter and 40 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lampeter and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampeter and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.26 km).

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#1 Lampeter

Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9901000, -76.2396800
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Road (-76.23968, 39.990101)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.21
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.60 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.95 $14.07 $28.14
Diesel $5.98 $16.98 $33.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lampeter and Croydon. The current time is 08:36:16.

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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.