How far is North Centre, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from North Centre, PA to Croydon, PA is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
142.44 mi
02h 26m
Flight
103.26 mi
166.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.26 mi
Kilometers
166.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.44 mi
Kilometers
229.24 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in North Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Centre
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Centre
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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Centre
70.8 mi
01h 13m
To Croydon
71.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Centre and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 93

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Golf Course Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golf Course Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Boulevard

    2317 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3215 ft · 1 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1215 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    34.3 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  16. 16

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Centre 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 52%
Keystone Shortway
34.3 mi · 24%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 13%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
State Route 93
3.23 mi · 2%
Golf Course Road
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 13m from North Centre
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Centre 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 North Centre to Croydon?

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from North Centre and 71.6 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Centre and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Centre and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 103.26 mi (166.18 km).

North Centre

#1 North Centre

Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population2,115
Coordinates41.0756400, -76.3796600
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.379805, 41.075604)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.11
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.55 $41.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.13 $46.27
Premium $4.95 $24.92 $49.84
Diesel $5.98 $30.08 $60.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Centre and Croydon. The current time is 06:53:55.

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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.