How far is Park Forest Village, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Park Forest Village, PA to Croydon, PA is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Forest Village and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest Village and Croydon.
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Start on Douglas Drive
1504 ft · 59 sec · Douglas Drive
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Turn left onto North Atherton Street
2378 ft · 50 sec · North Atherton Street
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Turn right onto Valley Vista Drive
150 m · 11 sec · Valley Vista Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1964 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Forest Village and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Park Forest Village 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 Park Forest Village to Croydon?
The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Park Forest Village and 104.8 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Park Forest Village and Partly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Royalton.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Forest Village and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 166.05 mi (267.23 km).
#1 Park Forest Village
Census designated place
| Population | 9,660 |
| Coordinates | 40.8067300, -77.9169500 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.99 | $67.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.61 | $73.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $44.19 | $88.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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