Day trip from Sheffield to Croydon
Croydon lies 241 km (150 mi) south-east of Sheffield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 241 km (150 mi) apart, Croydon is a realistic day trip from Sheffield: about 3 h 55 min each way by road.
| Sheffield | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 556,500 | 173,314 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | S1–S99 | CR0–SG8 |
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Staying in Croydon
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Common questions
How far is Croydon from Sheffield?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sheffield; by road roughly 294 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Croydon by road?
About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sheffield and Croydon?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.