How far is Troy, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Troy, PA to Croydon, PA is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
229.32 mi
03h 50m
Flight
183.19 mi
294.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.19 mi
Kilometers
294.82 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.32 mi
Kilometers
369.06 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:33 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Lawnton
PA

Census designated place

From Troy
114.3 mi
01h 55m
To Croydon
115 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lil Troy Drive

    74 m · 14 sec · Lil Troy Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Lil Troy Drive

    60 m · 11 sec · Lil Troy Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Troy Hawk Run Highway

    2750 ft · 60 sec · Troy Hawk Run Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Troy Hill Road

    59 m · 5 sec · Troy Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Ninth Street

    1779 ft · 56 sec · North Ninth Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Railroad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  25. 25

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 45%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 33%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Port Matilda Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
183.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawnton
01h 55m from Troy
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy 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 Troy to Croydon?

The road trip is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Lawnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Troy and 115 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.11 one way or $72.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Lawnton

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

6 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

10 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

20 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 183.19 mi (294.82 km).

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#1 Troy

Situated in the rural landscape of central Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community is located within Clearfield County.

Population0
Coordinates40.9150600, -78.2164000
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lil Troy Drive (-78.216478, 40.915185)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.63 L · about $36.11
Round trip
$72.23
16.18 gal · 61.26 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $36.11 $72.23
Mid-grade $4.93 $39.84 $79.69
Premium $5.31 $42.92 $85.83
Diesel $6.55 $52.99 $105.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Croydon. The current time is 14:42:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.