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

The driving distance from North Towanda, PA to Croydon, PA is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
183.48 mi
03h 34m
Flight
142.65 mi
229.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.65 mi
Kilometers
229.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.48 mi
Kilometers
295.29 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in North Towanda
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Towanda
2026-04-23T03:30
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Towanda
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Towanda
93.6 mi
01h 47m
To Croydon
89.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reuter Boulevard

    878 ft · 25 sec · Reuter Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Patterson Boulevard

    2796 ft · 1 min · Patterson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1101 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Towanda Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Towanda Bypass

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bernice Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bernice Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Route 487

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487

  12. 12

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  22. 22

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  26. 26

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Towanda 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 46%
Towanda Bypass
20.4 mi · 11%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 10%
Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 9%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 7%
Bernice Road
4.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 47m from North Towanda
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Towanda and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Towanda to Croydon?

The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from North Towanda and 89.9 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.44 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Towanda and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Towanda and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 142.65 mi (229.58 km).

North Towanda

#1 North Towanda

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,088
Coordinates41.7878500, -76.4538300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.453739, 41.787631)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.51 L · about $26.44
Round trip
$52.87
12.94 gal · 49.02 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.44 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.76 $59.51
Premium $4.95 $32.05 $64.10
Diesel $5.98 $38.69 $77.38

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 North Towanda and Croydon. The current time is 03:30:21.

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.