How far is Thornhurst, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Thornhurst, PA to Croydon, PA is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornhurst and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornhurst and Croydon.
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Start on River Road
2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Buck River Road
3 mi · 5 min · Buck River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buck Boulevard
7.8 mi · 12 min · Buck Boulevard
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornhurst and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Thornhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornhurst to Croydon?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 55.7 miles from Thornhurst and 55.8 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Thornhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
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 Emmaus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornhurst and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 83.33 mi (134.1 km).
#1 Thornhurst
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,026 |
| Coordinates | 41.1784200, -75.5804700 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
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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