How far is Marshallton, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Marshallton, PA to Croydon, PA is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
126.73 mi
02h 38m
Flight
98.67 mi
158.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.67 mi
Kilometers
158.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.73 mi
Kilometers
203.96 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Marshallton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshallton
2026-04-16T08:06
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshallton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Marshallton
63.4 mi
01h 19m
To Croydon
63.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Street

    699 ft · 36 sec · Sherman Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tioga Street

    92 m · 15 sec · Tioga Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hakes Street

    151 m · 23 sec · Hakes Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Feeney Street

    90 m · 16 sec · Feeney Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Gap Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Locust Gap Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  20. 20

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  23. 23

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

    2404 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  26. 26

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  30. 30

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshallton 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 29%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 14%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 7%
Gordon Nagle Trail
4.01 mi · 3%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 19m from Marshallton
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marshallton 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 Marshallton to Croydon?

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 63.4 miles from Marshallton and 63.4 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marshallton 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 Marshallton and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 98.67 mi (158.79 km).

Marshallton

#1 Marshallton

Census designated place

Population1,441
Coordinates40.7867500, -76.5394000
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherman Street (-76.539332, 40.786746)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.93 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.53
8.94 gal · 33.86 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.26 $36.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.56 $41.12
Premium $4.95 $22.14 $44.29
Diesel $5.98 $26.73 $53.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshallton and Croydon. The current time is 08:06:19.

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.