How far is West Lampeter, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from West Lampeter, PA to Croydon, PA is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.41 mi
01h 34m
Flight
72.38 mi
116.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.41 mi
Kilometers
148.72 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in West Lampeter
Wed, May 13, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lampeter
2026-05-12T21:10
Arrive Croydon
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lampeter
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From West Lampeter
45.9 mi
00h 47m
To Croydon
46.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lampeter and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Peony Road

    27 m · 10 sec · Peony Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lampeter Road

    2732 ft · 57 sec · Lampeter Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lampeter 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
65 mi · 70%
US 222 North
15.5 mi · 17%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 4%
US 30 West
1.84 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Pitney Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

65 mi · 01h 10m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 47m from West Lampeter
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Lampeter and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lampeter to Croydon?

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from West Lampeter and 46.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lampeter and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lampeter and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).

West Lampeter

#1 West Lampeter

Township of Pennsylvania

Population15,983
Coordinates40.0303800, -76.2702400
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Peony Road (-76.270224, 40.030346)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.64
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.32 $26.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.95 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.98 $19.49 $38.99

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lampeter and Croydon. The current time is 21:10:05.

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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.