How far is Mount Union, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Union, PA to Croydon, PA is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
193.92 mi
03h 23m
Flight
158.44 mi
254.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.44 mi
Kilometers
254.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.92 mi
Kilometers
312.09 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Union
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Union
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Union
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
Colebrook
PA

Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Mount Union
96.9 mi
01h 41m
To Croydon
97.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 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 Mount Union and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Union and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Small Street

    865 ft · 1 min · East Small Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Shirley Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Shirley Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Croghan Pike

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Croghan Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on South Ridgley Street

    2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ridgely Street

    881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Neelyton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Neelytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Spring Run Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    150.1 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  22. 22

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Union 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
150 mi · 77%
Croghan Pike
14.4 mi · 7%
Spring Run Road
4.75 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Timmons Road
3.95 mi · 2%
Forge Hill Road
2.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

150 mi · 02h 41m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
01h 41m from Mount Union
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Union 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 Mount Union to Croydon?

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Mount Union and 97.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

13 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

14 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

27 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Union and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 158.44 mi (254.99 km).

Mount Union

#1 Mount Union

City in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America

Population2,396
Coordinates40.3845200, -77.8822200
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Small Street (-77.882091, 40.384673)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.9 L · about $27.95
Round trip
$55.90
13.68 gal · 51.8 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.95 $55.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.46 $62.91
Premium $4.95 $33.89 $67.77
Diesel $5.98 $40.90 $81.81

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 Mount Union and Croydon. The current time is 21:16:23.

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.