How far is Walker, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Walker, PA to Croydon, PA is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
296.68 mi
04h 55m
Flight
255.13 mi
410.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.13 mi
Kilometers
410.59 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.68 mi
Kilometers
477.46 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-04-16T02:43
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walker
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Walker
148.2 mi
02h 27m
To Croydon
148.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Solomon Circle

    41 m · 8 sec · Solomon Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    716 ft · 34 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gun Club Road

    1845 ft · 1 min · Gun Club Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oliver Boulevard

    2386 ft · 1 min · Oliver Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bute Road

    920 ft · 26 sec · Bute Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    885 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    262 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  18. 18

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walker 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 88%
Bute Road
13.5 mi · 5%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Oliver Boulevard
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

262 mi · 04h 45m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
255.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 27m from Walker
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walker and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.2 miles from Walker and 148.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walker and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 255.13 mi (410.59 km).

Walker

#1 Walker

Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population1,009
Coordinates39.9275800, -79.7203200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Solomon Circle (-79.720575, 39.927778)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.47 gal
39.63 L · about $42.78
Round trip
$85.56
20.94 gal · 79.26 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.78 $85.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.15 $96.30
Premium $4.95 $51.87 $103.74
Diesel $5.98 $62.61 $125.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Walker and Croydon. The current time is 02:43:46.

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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.