How far is Wallace, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Wallace, PA to Croydon, PA is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wallace and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallace and Croydon.
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Start on Fisher Lane
61 m · 19 sec · Fisher Lane
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Turn left onto Bunola River Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Bunola River Road
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Turn straight onto Bunola Road
1623 ft · 33 sec · Bunola Road
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Turn left onto Bunola River Road
2202 ft · 52 sec · Bunola River Road
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Continue on Rainbow Run Road
4 mi · 8 min · Rainbow Run Road
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Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Take the ramp left
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 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 Wallace and Croydon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 05h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wallace 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 Wallace to Croydon?
The road trip is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 153.4 miles from Wallace and 156.1 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.62 one way or $89.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wallace and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wallace and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 267.32 mi (430.21 km).
#1 Wallace
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.2322900, -79.9631100 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.22 | $100.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.30 | $130.60 |
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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