How far is Washington, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Washington, PA to Croydon, PA is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149 mi
02h 26m
Flight
136.2 mi
219.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.2 mi
Kilometers
219.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149 mi
Kilometers
239.79 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Washington
82.6 mi
01h 13m
To Croydon
66.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiskey Run Road

    4 m · 5 sec · Whiskey Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roxbury Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Roxbury Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Roxbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Roxbury Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Enola Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Enola Road

  6. 6

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Enola Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1079 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    150.1 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
150 mi · 101%
Enola Road
4.59 mi · 3%
Roxbury Road
4.07 mi · 3%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Cumberland Highway
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

150 mi · 02h 41m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
136.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 13m from Washington
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Washington 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 Washington to Croydon?

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Washington and 66.4 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Brickerville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 136.2 mi (219.2 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Pennsylvania

Population2,703
Coordinates40.2023100, -77.4780400
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Whiskey Run Road (-77.477989, 40.202328)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.9 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.98
10.52 gal · 39.8 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.49 $42.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.19 $48.38
Premium $4.95 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.98 $31.45 $62.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Croydon. The current time is 02:06:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.