How far is Shenandoah Heights, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah Heights, PA to Croydon, PA is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.12 mi
02h 19m
Flight
85.51 mi
137.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.51 mi
Kilometers
137.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.12 mi
Kilometers
185.26 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Shenandoah Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah Heights
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Shenandoah Heights
57.5 mi
01h 09m
To Croydon
57.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah Heights and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Indiana Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · Indiana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Court

    146 m · 26 sec · Union Court

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    2134 ft · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ringtown Boulevard

    1786 ft · 43 sec · Ringtown Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gold Star Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Gold Star Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lehigh Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Lehigh Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah Heights 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 19%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 16%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
Skyline Drive
4.24 mi · 4%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 09m from Shenandoah Heights
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shenandoah Heights and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shenandoah Heights to Croydon?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Shenandoah Heights and 57.6 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shenandoah Heights and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah Heights and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 85.51 mi (137.61 km).

Shenandoah Heights

#1 Shenandoah Heights

Census designated place

Population1,233
Coordinates40.8275900, -76.2068800
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana Avenue (-76.206864, 40.827453)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.95 $20.11 $40.23
Diesel $5.98 $24.28 $48.56

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 Shenandoah Heights and Croydon. The current time is 23:36:27.

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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.