How far is Nazareth, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Nazareth, PA to Croydon, PA is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
82.61 mi
01h 27m
Flight
49.92 mi
80.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.92 mi
Kilometers
80.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.61 mi
Kilometers
132.94 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, May 2, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Nazareth
Sat, May 2, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nazareth
2026-05-02T02:32
Arrive Croydon
Sat, May 2, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nazareth
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Nazareth
40.3 mi
00h 43m
To Croydon
42.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    2731 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    906 ft · 34 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nazareth Pike

    4 mi · 6 min · Nazareth Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 West: Allentown

    1278 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 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 Nazareth 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 45%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 22%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
13.5 mi · 16%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 5%
Nazareth Pike
3.97 mi · 5%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 43m from Nazareth
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Nazareth and Slight 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 Nazareth to Croydon?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Nazareth and 42.4 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nazareth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nazareth and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 49.92 mi (80.34 km).

Nazareth

#1 Nazareth

Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,688
Coordinates40.7403800, -75.3096200
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-75.309532, 40.74038)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.38 $26.77
Premium $4.95 $14.42 $28.83
Diesel $5.98 $17.40 $34.80

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nazareth and Croydon. The current time is 02:32:37.

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.