How far is Plains, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Plains, PA to Croydon, PA is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
118.51 mi
02h 04m
Flight
95.91 mi
154.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.91 mi
Kilometers
154.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.51 mi
Kilometers
190.72 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, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Plains
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plains
2026-04-23T02:38
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 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
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plains
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
Ancient Oaks
PA

Census designated place

From Plains
59.2 mi
01h 02m
To Croydon
59.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Plains and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Carey Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Carey Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    531 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Maffett Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Maffett Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South River Street

    143 m · 22 sec · South River Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2236 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  16. 16

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plains 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 72%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 15%
South River Street
6.56 mi · 6%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Maffett Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ancient Oaks
01h 02m from Plains
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plains and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 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?

Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Plains and 59.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plains and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

57 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

61 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plains and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 95.91 mi (154.35 km).

Plains

#1 Plains

Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population9,657
Coordinates41.2753600, -75.8502000
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Carey Street (-75.85019, 41.275384)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.95 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.98 $25.00 $49.99

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 Plains and Croydon. The current time is 02:38:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.