How far is Sandy, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Sandy, PA to Croydon, PA is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
266.85 mi
04h 28m
Flight
214.78 mi
345.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.78 mi
Kilometers
345.66 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.85 mi
Kilometers
429.45 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 16, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-16T02:51
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
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
Espy
PA

CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Sandy
139.7 mi
02h 14m
To Croydon
127.2 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Overdorf Street

    17 m · 4 sec · Overdorf Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Brady Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Brady Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 51 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    175.3 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Sandy and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 66%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 28%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 7%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
East DuBois Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
214.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Espy
02h 14m from Sandy
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Espy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Sandy and 127.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.49 one way or $76.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Espy

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

60 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

76 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 214.78 mi (345.66 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,357
Coordinates41.1078400, -78.7711400
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hand Street (-78.771139, 41.10786)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
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
9.42 gal
35.64 L · about $38.49
Round trip
$76.98
18.84 gal · 71.28 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.49 $76.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.32 $86.65
Premium $4.95 $46.67 $93.33
Diesel $5.98 $56.33 $112.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Croydon. The current time is 02:51:08.

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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.