How far is Linntown, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Linntown, PA to Croydon, PA is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
168.19 mi
02h 57m
Flight
120.88 mi
194.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.88 mi
Kilometers
194.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.19 mi
Kilometers
270.68 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Linntown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linntown
2026-04-15T07:51
Arrive Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linntown
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
Lenhartsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Linntown
77.9 mi
01h 28m
To Croydon
90.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Linntown and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1839 ft · 45 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Derr Drive

    3223 ft · 1 min · South Derr Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Westbranch Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 South: Sunbury

    2876 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    10 mi · 12 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  11. 11

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  32. 32

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linntown 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 22%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 13%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 11%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 7%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 6%
State Street
10 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenhartsville
01h 28m from Linntown
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Linntown 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 Linntown to Croydon?

The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Lenhartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Linntown and 90.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Linntown and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Lenhartsville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Downingtown

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

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

66 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linntown and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 120.88 mi (194.53 km).

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#1 Linntown

Census designated place

Population1,489
Coordinates40.9589700, -76.8991300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-76.8991, 40.958861)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.47 L · about $24.27
Round trip
$48.54
11.88 gal · 44.94 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.27 $48.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.32 $54.64
Premium $4.95 $29.43 $58.85
Diesel $5.98 $35.52 $71.04

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 Linntown and Croydon. The current time is 07:51:33.

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.