How far is Summit, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Summit, PA to Croydon, PA is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
251.2 mi
04h 02m
Flight
195.06 mi
313.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.06 mi
Kilometers
313.92 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.2 mi
Kilometers
404.27 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Summit
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summit
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summit
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Summit
125.5 mi
02h 01m
To Croydon
125.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 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 Summit and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Portage Road

    70 m · 17 sec · Portage Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1735 ft · 40 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Altoona

    1525 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 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 Summit 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 82%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
8.16 mi · 3%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

207 mi · 03h 44m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
195 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 01m from Summit
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Summit 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 Summit to Croydon?

The road trip is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Summit and 125.8 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 195 miles (313.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Summit and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summit and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 195.06 mi (313.92 km).

Summit

#1 Summit

Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Population2,032
Coordinates40.4578500, -78.5719600
Altitude708
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage Road (-78.571893, 40.457798)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.55 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.40
17.72 gal · 67.1 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.20 $72.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.75 $81.49
Premium $4.95 $43.89 $87.78
Diesel $5.98 $52.98 $105.97

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 Summit and Croydon. The current time is 23:00:29.

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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.