How far is Maxatawny, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Maxatawny, PA to Croydon, PA is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
69.66 mi
01h 18m
Flight
51.97 mi
83.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.97 mi
Kilometers
83.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.66 mi
Kilometers
112.1 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Maxatawny
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maxatawny
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maxatawny
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Maxatawny
34.8 mi
00h 39m
To Croydon
34.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Maxatawny and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kutztown Road

    1395 ft · 23 sec · Kutztown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    3265 ft · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road

    81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1922 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

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

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

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

    2404 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maxatawny 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 53%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 26%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 6%
Schantz Road
3.59 mi · 5%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.35 mi · 2%
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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 39m from Maxatawny
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maxatawny and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Maxatawny and 34.9 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maxatawny and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 51.97 mi (83.64 km).

Maxatawny

#1 Maxatawny

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population7,202
Coordinates40.5426000, -75.6888000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: US 222 (-75.688806, 40.542623)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $10.05
Round trip
$20.10
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.05 $20.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.95 $12.19 $24.37
Diesel $5.98 $14.71 $29.42

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 Maxatawny and Croydon. The current time is 03:21:56.

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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.