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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.41 mi
03h 29m
Flight
166.05 mi
267.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.05 mi
Kilometers
267.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.41 mi
Kilometers
337.02 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Park Forest Village
Thu, Apr 16, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Forest Village
2026-04-16T01:54
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Forest Village
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
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Park Forest Village
104.6 mi
01h 44m
To Croydon
104.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Park Forest Village and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest Village and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Douglas Drive

    1504 ft · 59 sec · Douglas Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Atherton Street

    2378 ft · 50 sec · North Atherton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Vista Drive

    150 m · 11 sec · Valley Vista Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1964 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  9. 9

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

    968 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

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

    910 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  19. 19

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 50%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 36%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Valley Vista Drive
3.54 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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 44m from Park Forest Village
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

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).

Park Forest Village

#1 Park Forest Village

Census designated place

Population9,660
Coordinates40.8067300, -77.9169500
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Douglas Drive (-77.917069, 40.80685)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.97 L · about $30.20
Round trip
$60.39
14.78 gal · 55.94 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Forest Village and Croydon. The current time is 01:54:44.

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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.