How far is McAdoo, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from McAdoo, PA to Croydon, PA is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
103.69 mi
02h 01m
Flight
80.18 mi
129.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.69 mi
Kilometers
166.87 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, May 14, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in McAdoo
Thu, May 14, 8:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McAdoo
2026-05-14T16:38
Arrive Croydon
Thu, May 14, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McAdoo
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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McAdoo
51.8 mi
01h 00m
To Croydon
51.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 14 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    6 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Sheridan Street

    56 m · 10 sec · South Sheridan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Blaine Street

    2052 ft · 43 sec · East Blaine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tresckow Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tresckow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Oak Street

    985 ft · 25 sec · West Oak Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    114 m · 10 sec · South Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Tamaqua Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · Tamaqua Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, PATP

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    55.6 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  27. 27

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  31. 31

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McAdoo 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
55.6 mi · 54%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 17%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 6%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 4%
Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 3%
East Catawissa Street
2.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
01h 00m from McAdoo
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving McAdoo and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from McAdoo and 51.9 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around McAdoo and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McAdoo and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 80.18 mi (129.03 km).

McAdoo

#1 McAdoo

Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,147
Coordinates40.9012700, -75.9910600
Altitude523
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East 5th Street (-75.991057, 40.901285)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.91
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.95 $29.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.83 $33.66
Premium $4.95 $18.13 $36.26
Diesel $5.98 $21.89 $43.77

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between McAdoo and Croydon. The current time is 16:38:44.

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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.