How far is Millersville, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Millersville, PA to Croydon, PA is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
96.68 mi
01h 49m
Flight
76.98 mi
123.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.98 mi
Kilometers
123.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.68 mi
Kilometers
155.59 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Millersville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millersville
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millersville
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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Millersville
47.6 mi
00h 54m
To Croydon
49.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Frederick Street

    67 m · 15 sec · East Frederick Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highschool Avenue

    1848 ft · 1 min · Highschool Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Cottage Avenue

    2647 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Barbara Street

    1048 ft · 33 sec · Barbara Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Barbara Street

    886 ft · 29 sec · Barbara Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Millersville Road

    2448 ft · 1 min · Millersville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Millersville Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Millersville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Manor Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manor Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West King Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West King Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Strawberry Street

    787 ft · 22 sec · West Strawberry Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Vine Street

    2612 ft · 1 min · West Vine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    863 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East King Street

    608 ft · 28 sec · East King Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Plum Street

    2321 ft · 1 min · North Plum Street

  15. 15

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on New Holland Pike

    1493 ft · 41 sec · New Holland Pike

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1010 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  28. 28

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millersville 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
65 mi · 67%
US 222 North
15.5 mi · 16%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 4%
Millersville Pike
1.71 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
New Holland Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

65 mi · 01h 10m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
77 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 54m from Millersville
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Millersville 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 Millersville to Croydon?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Millersville and 49.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Millersville and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millersville and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 76.98 mi (123.89 km).

Millersville

#1 Millersville

City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,289
Coordinates39.9978800, -76.3541300
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Frederick Street (-76.354174, 39.997868)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.87
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.93 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.95 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.98 $20.39 $40.78

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 Millersville and Croydon. The current time is 23:05:19.

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.