How far is Paxtonia, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Paxtonia, PA to Croydon, PA is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.69 mi
02h 04m
Flight
101.04 mi
162.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.04 mi
Kilometers
162.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.69 mi
Kilometers
195.84 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Paxtonia
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paxtonia
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paxtonia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Paxtonia
59.5 mi
01h 02m
To Croydon
62.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Paxtonia and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jonestown Road

    82 m · 11 sec · Jonestown Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Johnson Street

    54 m · 6 sec · South Johnson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Allentown Boulevard

    578 ft · 21 sec · Allentown Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Jonestown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Jonestown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    970 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    910 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paxtonia 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 86%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
I 83 South
3.3 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
Jonestown Road
2.16 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 02m from Paxtonia
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paxtonia and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paxtonia to Croydon?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Paxtonia and 62.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paxtonia and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paxtonia and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 101.04 mi (162.61 km).

Paxtonia

#1 Paxtonia

Census designated place

Population5,412
Coordinates40.3173100, -76.7944200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonestown Road (-76.794433, 40.317331)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.06
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.53 $35.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.73 $39.46
Premium $4.95 $21.25 $42.51
Diesel $5.98 $25.65 $51.31

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 Paxtonia and Croydon. The current time is 05:19:54.

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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.