How far is Milford, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Milford, PA to Croydon, PA is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
254.46 mi
04h 11m
Flight
222.44 mi
357.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.44 mi
Kilometers
357.99 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.46 mi
Kilometers
409.51 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, May 24, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Mon, May 25, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-24T15:43
Arrive Croydon
Sun, May 24, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Allen
PA

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Milford
126.8 mi
02h 05m
To Croydon
127.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
63°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bando Road

    1096 ft · 50 sec · Bando Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bando Road

    2317 ft · 2 min · Bando Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Level Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Water Level Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sr3015

    777 ft · 16 sec · Sr3015

  5. 5

    Continue on South Edgewood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Edgewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Patriot Street

    599 ft · 17 sec · West Patriot Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Center Avenue

    3136 ft · 1 min · South Center Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    986 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    242.2 mi · 4 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
242 mi · 95%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Water Level Road
2.61 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
South Edgewood Avenue
1.19 mi
Bando Road
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

242 mi · 04h 24m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
222.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen
02h 05m from Milford
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milford and Patchy Fog near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Milford and 127.7 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milford and Patchy Fog near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Allen

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

21 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

30 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

40 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

50 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 222.44 mi (357.99 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population985
Coordinates39.9531300, -79.1041900
Altitude594
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bando Road (-79.104282, 39.953172)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
33.99 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.38
17.96 gal · 67.98 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.69 $73.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.30 $82.60
Premium $4.95 $44.49 $88.97
Diesel $5.98 $53.70 $107.40

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Croydon. The current time is 15:43:37.

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.