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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schuylkill Haven and Cressona.
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Start on High Street
23 m · 9 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1295 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Parkway
704 ft · 16 sec · Parkway
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Turn right onto West Columbia Street
3120 ft · 2 min · West Columbia Street
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Turn right onto Guldin Road
915 ft · 45 sec · Guldin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Graeff Street
2933 ft · 2 min · Graeff Street
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Turn left onto Zerbe Street
23 m · 3 sec · Zerbe Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Wynonah.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schuylkill Haven and Cressona. Straight-line distance: 1.17 mi (1.88 km).
#1 Schuylkill Haven
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,086 |
| Coordinates | 40.6306500, -76.1710500 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cressona
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 40.6267600, -76.1927200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cressona (-76.19272, 40.62676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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