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

The driving distance from West York, PA to Croydon, PA is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
115.91 mi
02h 08m
Flight
98.21 mi
158.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.21 mi
Kilometers
158.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.91 mi
Kilometers
186.54 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in West York
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West York
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West York
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West York
57.7 mi
01h 04m
To Croydon
58.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Overbrook Avenue

    73 m · 16 sec · Overbrook Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Princess Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Princess Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grantley Street

    558 ft · 23 sec · Grantley Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West College Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West College Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    2443 ft · 49 sec · East Prospect Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Sherman Street

    2168 ft · 49 sec · South Sherman Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East King Street

    2906 ft · 1 min · East King Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    152 m · 16 sec · South Harrison Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2786 ft · 1 min · East Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  20. 20

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West York 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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
65 mi · 56%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 14%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
West College Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.75 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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 04m from West York
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West York 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 York to Croydon?

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from West York and 58.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West York and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 98.21 mi (158.06 km).

West York

#1 West York

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,602
Coordinates39.9526000, -76.7513600
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Overbrook Avenue (-76.7514, 39.952589)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.48 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.42
8.18 gal · 30.96 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.71 $33.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.81 $37.62
Premium $4.95 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.98 $24.46 $48.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West York and Croydon. The current time is 05:59:02.

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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.