How far is Lincoln, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Lincoln, PA to Croydon, PA is about 305 miles (490.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
305.04 mi
04h 40m
Flight
261.74 mi
421.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.74 mi
Kilometers
421.23 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.04 mi
Kilometers
490.92 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Lincoln
152.4 mi
02h 20m
To Croydon
152.7 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jeffrey Drive

    720 ft · 36 sec · Jeffrey Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scene Ridge Road

    834 ft · 37 sec · Scene Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Liberty Way

    2089 ft · 1 min · Liberty Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1520 ft · 52 sec · Liberty Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glenn Avenue

    1769 ft · 53 sec · Glenn Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on River Drive

    847 ft · 24 sec · River Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on River Drive

    55 m · 6 sec · River Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Liberty Way

    81 m · 7 sec · Liberty Way

  9. 9

    Continue on 15th Street Bridge

    1144 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street Bridge

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Long Run Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Long Run Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    285.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  21. 21

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 93%
Lincoln Way
4.26 mi · 1%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Long Run Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

285 mi · 05h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
261.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 20m from Lincoln
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Croydon?

The road trip is about 305 miles (490.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Lincoln and 152.7 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 261.74 mi (421.23 km).

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#1 Lincoln

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,013
Coordinates40.3189600, -79.8547700
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffrey Drive (-79.853924, 40.320434)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.75 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.01
21.54 gal · 81.5 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.01 $88.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.53 $99.06
Premium $4.95 $53.35 $106.71
Diesel $5.98 $64.40 $128.81

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Croydon. The current time is 19:33:10.

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.