How far is Lehigh, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Lehigh, PA to Croydon, PA is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
128.34 mi
02h 17m
Flight
86.95 mi
139.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.95 mi
Kilometers
139.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.34 mi
Kilometers
206.54 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lehigh
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lehigh
2026-04-15T06:57
Arrive Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lehigh
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Lehigh
64.1 mi
01h 08m
To Croydon
64.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Lehigh and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Lehigh Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee

    2148 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  18. 18

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lehigh 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 52%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 14%
Main Street
15.5 mi · 12%
Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 7%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
Lehigh Road
2.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 08m from Lehigh
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lehigh 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 Lehigh to Croydon?

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Lehigh and 64.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.51 one way or $37.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lehigh and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 86.95 mi (139.93 km).

Lehigh

#1 Lehigh

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,783
Coordinates41.2745300, -75.4538000
Altitude574
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.453749, 41.27455)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.14 L · about $18.51
Round trip
$37.02
9.06 gal · 34.28 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.51 $37.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.83 $41.67
Premium $4.95 $22.44 $44.88
Diesel $5.98 $27.09 $54.18

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 Lehigh and Croydon. The current time is 06:57:52.

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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.