How far is Patton, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Patton, PA to Croydon, PA is about 266.6 miles (429 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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
266.59 mi
04h 13m
Flight
200.83 mi
323.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.83 mi
Kilometers
323.2 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.59 mi
Kilometers
429.04 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Patton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patton
2026-04-19T05:13
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patton
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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Patton
133.2 mi
02h 06m
To Croydon
133.4 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Patton and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Patton and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Magee Avenue

    2854 ft · 54 sec · Magee Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    157 m · 15 sec · 12th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 17th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 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 Patton 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 78%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 12%
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 6%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
17th Street
1.7 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

207 mi · 03h 44m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 06m from Patton
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Patton 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 Patton to Croydon?

The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Patton and 133.4 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.45 one way or $76.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patton and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 200.83 mi (323.2 km).

Patton

#1 Patton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,576
Coordinates40.6339600, -78.6503000
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Magee Avenue (-78.6503, 40.633941)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.41 gal
35.61 L · about $38.45
Round trip
$76.90
18.82 gal · 71.22 L
Estimated CO2
83.6 kg one way
Round trip: 167.3 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.45 $76.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.28 $86.55
Premium $4.95 $46.62 $93.23
Diesel $5.98 $56.27 $112.54

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 Patton and Croydon. The current time is 05:13:17.

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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.