How far is Point, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Point, PA to Croydon, PA is about 220 miles (354.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
220.03 mi
03h 38m
Flight
195.41 mi
314.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.41 mi
Kilometers
314.49 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.03 mi
Kilometers
354.1 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point
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
Highspire
PA

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Point
110.4 mi
01h 49m
To Croydon
109.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 Point and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gordon Road

    20 m · 10 sec · Gordon Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Point Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Tulls Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Tulls Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  8. 8

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

    921 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 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 Point 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 94%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.66 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Point Road
1.51 mi · 1%
Tulls Hill Road
1.36 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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highspire
01h 49m from Point
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Point and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220 miles (354.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Point and 109.6 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highspire

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

5 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

9 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 195.41 mi (314.49 km).

Point

#1 Point

Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population3,582
Coordinates40.0775800, -78.6003000
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Gordon Road (-78.600392, 40.07761)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.39 L · about $31.71
Round trip
$63.41
15.52 gal · 58.78 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.71 $63.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.69 $71.38
Premium $4.95 $38.44 $76.89
Diesel $5.98 $46.40 $92.81

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 Point and Croydon. The current time is 01:14:32.

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.