How far is Locust, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Locust, PA to Croydon, PA is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
282.21 mi
05h 07m
Flight
220.35 mi
354.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.35 mi
Kilometers
354.62 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.21 mi
Kilometers
454.18 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM EDT
Return by in Locust
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locust
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locust
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Locust
151.7 mi
02h 33m
To Croydon
130.5 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rishell Road

    103 m · 16 sec · Rishell Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Lane

    2203 ft · 1 min · Locust Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Locust Lane

    89 m · 12 sec · Locust Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Locust Lane

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Locust Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Lane

    600 ft · 16 sec · Locust Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on Juneau Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Juneau Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cloe Rossiter Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Cloe Rossiter Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right

    2391 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Bells Mills Cloe Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bells Mills Cloe Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Blinker Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    175.3 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  23. 23

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  27. 27

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 62%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 26%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 6%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Blinker Parkway
2.79 mi · 1%
Locust Lane
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 33m from Locust
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Locust and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Locust and 130.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.70 one way or $81.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locust and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 220.35 mi (354.62 km).

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#1 Locust

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,383
Coordinates40.8564500, -78.9725300
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Rishell Road (-78.972386, 40.856876)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.7 L · about $40.70
Round trip
$81.39
19.92 gal · 75.4 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.70 $81.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.81 $91.61
Premium $4.95 $49.34 $98.68
Diesel $5.98 $59.56 $119.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Locust and Croydon. The current time is 05:59:21.

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.