How far is Littlestown, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Littlestown, PA to Croydon, PA is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
160.71 mi
02h 44m
Flight
118.16 mi
190.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.16 mi
Kilometers
190.16 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.71 mi
Kilometers
258.64 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Wed, May 13, 3:12 PM EDT
Return by in Littlestown
Wed, May 13, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littlestown
2026-05-13T12:28
Arrive Croydon
Wed, May 13, 3:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littlestown
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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Littlestown
80.3 mi
01h 22m
To Croydon
80.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Queen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Queen Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1463 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    3275 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    115.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  11. 11

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littlestown 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
116 mi · 72%
Baltimore Pike
37.6 mi · 23%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
South Queen Street
0.65 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 22m from Littlestown
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Littlestown and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Littlestown to Croydon?

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Littlestown and 80.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Littlestown and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littlestown and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 118.16 mi (190.16 km).

Littlestown

#1 Littlestown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,498
Coordinates39.7445400, -77.0880400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Queen Street (-77.088068, 39.744528)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.08 $52.15
Premium $4.95 $28.09 $56.18
Diesel $5.98 $33.91 $67.81

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Littlestown and Croydon. The current time is 12:28:49.

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.