How far is Big Beaver, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Big Beaver, PA to Croydon, PA is about 350.1 miles (563.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Beaver and Croydon.
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Start on the route
120 m · 29 sec
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Continue on Valley Drive
928 ft · 44 sec · Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Foxwood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Foxwood Road
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Turn left
126 m · 31 sec
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Turn left
69 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
341 mi · 6 hr 10 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
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Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
341 mi · 06h 10m
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 Sunny leaving Big Beaver and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Beaver to Croydon?
The road trip is about 350.1 miles (563.4 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.2 miles from Big Beaver and 175.9 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.46 one way or $100.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Beaver and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
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Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Beaver and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 291.45 mi (469.04 km).
#1 Big Beaver
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,827 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245100, -80.3628400 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $4.09 | $50.46 | $100.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.80 | $113.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $61.18 | $122.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $73.85 | $147.71 |
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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