How far is Osceola Mills, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Osceola Mills, PA to Croydon, PA is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
232.73 mi
03h 57m
Flight
184.65 mi
297.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.65 mi
Kilometers
297.17 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.73 mi
Kilometers
374.54 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola Mills
2026-04-16T02:22
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola Mills
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
Progress
PA

Census designated place

From Osceola Mills
116.2 mi
01h 58m
To Croydon
116.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osceola Mills and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Edwards Alley

    14 m · 5 sec · Edwards Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sarah Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Sarah Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Stone Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Walton Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Walton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Maple Street

    146 m · 17 sec · West Maple Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    665 ft · 19 sec · South Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Presqueisle Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Presqueisle Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    159 m · 12 sec · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  27. 27

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola Mills 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 45%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 32%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Port Matilda Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
184.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Progress
01h 58m from Osceola Mills
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osceola Mills and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osceola Mills to Croydon?

The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Progress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Osceola Mills and 116.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.55 one way or $67.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Osceola Mills and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Progress

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

5 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

13 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

24 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola Mills and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 184.65 mi (297.17 km).

Osceola Mills

#1 Osceola Mills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,058
Coordinates40.8500600, -78.2705700
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Edwards Alley (-78.270579, 40.850063)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.09 L · about $33.55
Round trip
$67.09
16.42 gal · 62.18 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.55 $67.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.76 $75.52
Premium $4.95 $40.67 $81.34
Diesel $5.98 $49.10 $98.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Osceola Mills and Croydon. The current time is 02:22:31.

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