How far is South Union, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from South Union, PA to Croydon, PA is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
213.18 mi
03h 58m
Flight
149.89 mi
241.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.89 mi
Kilometers
241.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.18 mi
Kilometers
343.08 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, May 31, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in South Union
Sun, May 31, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Union
2026-05-31T04:37
Arrive Croydon
Sun, May 31, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Union
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
Reilly
PA

Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From South Union
110.3 mi
01h 59m
To Croydon
102.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Union and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Road

    25 m · 6 sec · South Union Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beck Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Beck Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Salt Spring Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Salt Spring Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

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

    1901 ft · 40 sec · Blockhouse Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Route 414

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 414

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  14. 14

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  22. 22

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  26. 26

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Union 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 35%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 31%
Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 14%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 8%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 5%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reilly
01h 59m from South Union
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Union and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Union to Croydon?

The road trip is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Reilly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from South Union and 102.9 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Union and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Reilly

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

17 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Union and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 149.89 mi (241.22 km).

South Union

#1 South Union

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population10,106
Coordinates41.5681300, -76.9988600
Altitude552
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Union Road (-76.999142, 41.568125)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.48 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.45
15.04 gal · 56.96 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.73 $61.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.58 $69.17
Premium $4.95 $37.25 $74.51
Diesel $5.98 $44.97 $89.94

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between South Union and Croydon. The current time is 04:37:38.

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.