How far is Buffalo, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Buffalo, PA to Croydon, PA is about 331.4 miles (533.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.44 mi
05h 24m
Flight
288.27 mi
463.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.27 mi
Kilometers
463.93 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.44 mi
Kilometers
533.4 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 16, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-15T19:29
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Buffalo
165.5 mi
02h 42m
To Croydon
165.9 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Pike

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Washington Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    40.6 mi · 56 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  10. 10

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 84%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
40.6 mi · 12%
Washington Pike
4.65 mi · 1%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
1.66 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

278 mi · 05h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
288.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 42m from Buffalo
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Croydon?

The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.4 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.5 miles from Buffalo and 165.9 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.77 one way or $95.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 288.27 mi (463.93 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

Township in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population2,011
Coordinates40.2264600, -80.3603400
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Pike (-80.360295, 40.226449)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.27 L · about $47.77
Round trip
$95.53
23.38 gal · 88.54 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.77 $95.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.76 $107.52
Premium $4.95 $57.91 $115.82
Diesel $5.98 $69.91 $139.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Croydon. The current time is 19:29:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.