How far is Tamaqua, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Tamaqua, PA to Croydon, PA is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.08 mi
01h 49m
Flight
74.48 mi
119.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.48 mi
Kilometers
119.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.08 mi
Kilometers
149.79 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Tamaqua
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tamaqua
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tamaqua
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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Tamaqua
46.1 mi
00h 54m
To Croydon
47 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mauch Chunk Street

    582 ft · 29 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    149 m · 21 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    103 m · 20 sec · East Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Penn Pike

    17.5 mi · 24 min · West Penn Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tilghman Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 East: Allentown

    552 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    944 ft · 15 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

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

    2404 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tamaqua 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 40%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 19%
West Penn Pike
17.5 mi · 19%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 4%
Tilghman Street
2.49 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 54m from Tamaqua
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tamaqua and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tamaqua to Croydon?

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Tamaqua and 47 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tamaqua and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tamaqua and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 74.48 mi (119.87 km).

Tamaqua

#1 Tamaqua

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population6,633
Coordinates40.7973100, -75.9693700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mauch Chunk Street (-75.969404, 40.797314)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.43 L · about $13.40
Round trip
$26.80
6.56 gal · 24.86 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.40 $26.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.08 $30.17
Premium $4.95 $16.25 $32.50
Diesel $5.98 $19.61 $39.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tamaqua and Croydon. The current time is 00:44:25.

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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.