How far is Sandy Lake, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Sandy Lake, PA to Croydon, PA is about 350 miles (563.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Lake and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Lake and Croydon.
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Start on Mercer Street
26 m · 9 sec · Mercer Street
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Turn sharp right onto South Main Street
1045 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
1008 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Sandy Lake Grove City Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Sandy Lake Grove City Road
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Continue on Sandy Lake Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sandy Lake Road
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Take the ramp left
2746 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
252 mi · 4 hr 33 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Lake and Croydon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
252 mi · 04h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Sandy Lake and Rain Showers near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Lake to Croydon?
The road trip is about 350 miles (563.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Sandy Lake and 169.1 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.36 one way or $108.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sandy Lake and Rain Showers near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Lake and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 284.81 mi (458.35 km).
#1 Sandy Lake
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 621 |
| Coordinates | 41.3486700, -80.0822800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $54.36 | $108.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $59.56 | $119.13 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $65.13 | $130.27 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $81.29 | $162.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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