How far is Montrose, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Montrose, PA to Croydon, PA is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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
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Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montrose and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose and Croydon.
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Start on Newkirk Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Newkirk Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkside Avenue
867 ft · 44 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Turn left onto Montrose Boulevard
899 ft · 25 sec · Montrose Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lancaster Pike
2973 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Pike
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Continue on West Lancaster Avenue
2563 ft · 1 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Philadelphia Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgantown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 176 South: PA Turnpike, Morgantown
2231 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.1 mi · 57 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 Montrose 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
53.1 mi · 00h 57m
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 leaving Montrose 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 Montrose to Croydon?
The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Montrose and 37.2 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Montrose and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Malvern
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 Malvern.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 59.19 mi (95.26 km).
#1 Montrose
Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.3064800, -75.9877100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
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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