How far is Mount Carmel, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, PA to Croydon, PA is about 367.1 miles (590.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Croydon.
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Start on Mount Carmel Ridge Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Mount Carmel Ridge Road
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Continue straight
901 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Winterhill Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · Winterhill Road
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Turn right onto George Town Road
2 mi · 5 min · George Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dragon Highway
1127 ft · 15 sec · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
12.4 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 250
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Turn left onto Adams Street
769 ft · 16 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1752 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Merchant Street
1120 ft · 34 sec · Merchant Street
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Grafton Road
1921 ft · 56 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
77.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Bedford
680 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ali Ghan Road
1455 ft · 26 sec · Ali Ghan Road
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Turn left
29.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP, I 76: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
2552 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 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 Mount Carmel and Croydon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 03h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel to Croydon?
The road trip is about 367.1 miles (590.8 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.8 miles from Mount Carmel and 179.3 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.91 one way or $105.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mount Carmel and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 297.88 mi (479.39 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.7717500, -80.5114700 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| 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: 591 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $52.91 | $105.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $59.56 | $119.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $64.15 | $128.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $77.44 | $154.88 |
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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