How far is Acme, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Acme, PA to Croydon, PA is about 271 miles (436.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Acme and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acme and Croydon.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 31
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 4 hr 45 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 Acme and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 04h 45m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Acme and Rain Showers near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Acme to Croydon?
The road trip is about 271 miles (436.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Acme and 135.6 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.20 one way or $84.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Acme and Rain Showers near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Acme and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 239.12 mi (384.83 km).
#1 Acme
Located in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania within Westmoreland County, this unincorporated community sits at a significant elevation of 1,909 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1267400, -79.4286500 |
| Altitude | 582 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $4.41 | $42.20 | $84.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $46.19 | $92.39 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $50.51 | $101.01 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $62.98 | $125.96 |
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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