How far is Mifflin, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Mifflin, PA to Croydon, PA is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mifflin and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mifflin and Croydon.
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Start on Main Street
622 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Tuscarora Street
114 m · 19 sec · Tuscarora Street
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Turn right onto Juniata Street
594 ft · 18 sec · Juniata Street
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Turn right onto Parker Street
153 m · 19 sec · Parker Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Street
2131 ft · 43 sec · Wilson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward William Penn Highway
4 m · 1 sec · William Penn Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto William Penn Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto Industrial Park Road
2846 ft · 54 sec · Industrial Park Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
1480 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
38.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mifflin and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Mifflin and 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 Mifflin to Croydon?
The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 81.3 miles from Mifflin and 81.4 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Mifflin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Clay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clay.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mifflin and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 135.79 mi (218.53 km).
#1 Mifflin
Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 606 |
| Coordinates | 40.5695200, -77.4027700 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $23.45 | $46.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.40 | $52.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.33 | $68.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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