How far is Schuylkill Haven, PA from Cressona, PA?

The driving distance from Schuylkill Haven, PA to Cressona, PA is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.73 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1.17 mi
1.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.17 mi
Kilometers
1.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.73 mi
Kilometers
2.78 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cressona
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Schuylkill Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schuylkill Haven
2026-04-19T04:12
Arrive Cressona
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Schuylkill Haven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake Wynonah
PA

Census designated place

From Schuylkill Haven
0.9 mi
00h 02m
To Cressona
0.9 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Schuylkill Haven and Cressona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schuylkill Haven and Cressona.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    23 m · 9 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1295 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Parkway

    704 ft · 16 sec · Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Columbia Street

    3120 ft · 2 min · West Columbia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Guldin Road

    915 ft · 45 sec · Guldin Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Graeff Street

    2933 ft · 2 min · Graeff Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Zerbe Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Zerbe Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zerbe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schuylkill Haven and Cressona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
470.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Columbia Street
0.59 mi · 34%
Graeff Street
0.56 mi · 32%
East Main Street
0.25 mi · 14%
Guldin Road
0.17 mi · 10%
Parkway
0.13 mi · 8%
High Street
0.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Columbia Street

Turn right onto West Columbia Street

0.59 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
1.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Wynonah
00h 02m from Schuylkill Haven
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Schuylkill Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Cressona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schuylkill Haven to Cressona?

The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Wynonah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Schuylkill Haven and 0.9 miles from Cressona.

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

The direct path is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.25 one way or $0.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Schuylkill Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Cressona.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Wynonah

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

62 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

63 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schuylkill Haven and Cressona. Straight-line distance: 1.17 mi (1.88 km).

Schuylkill Haven

#1 Schuylkill Haven

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population5,086
Coordinates40.6306500, -76.1710500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Cressona

#2 Cressona

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population1,585
Coordinates40.6267600, -76.1927200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Schuylkill Haven (-76.17105, 40.63065)
End: Cressona (-76.19272, 40.62676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.06 gal
0.23 L · about $0.25
Round trip
$0.49
0.12 gal · 0.46 L
Estimated CO2
0.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1.1 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.25 $0.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.28 $0.55
Premium $4.95 $0.30 $0.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.36 $0.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Schuylkill Haven and Cressona. The current time is 04:12:37.

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.