How far is Centerville, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Centerville, PA to Croydon, PA is about 311.2 miles (500.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.17 mi
05h 02m
Flight
268.18 mi
431.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.18 mi
Kilometers
431.59 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.17 mi
Kilometers
500.78 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 12:16 PM EST
Return by in Centerville
Sat, Nov 7, 5:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-11-07T07:14
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 12:16 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:56 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Centerville
156.1 mi
02h 31m
To Croydon
155.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Drive

    18 m · 7 sec · Scenic Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old National Pike

    1977 ft · 40 sec · Old National Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto National Pike West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · National Pike West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California

    2461 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 89%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 6%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
5.25 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
National Pike West
2.85 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
268.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 31m from Centerville
Leave By
6:56 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.2 miles (500.8 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.1 miles from Centerville and 155.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 6:56 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.33 one way or $96.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 268.18 mi (431.59 km).

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#1 Centerville

Situated within Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough sits at an approximate elevation of 1,178 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0453500, -79.9756100
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Scenic Drive (-79.975729, 40.045365)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.56 L · about $48.33
Round trip
$96.67
21.96 gal · 83.12 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $48.33 $96.67
Mid-grade $4.82 $52.96 $105.91
Premium $5.27 $57.91 $115.82
Diesel $6.58 $72.27 $144.54

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Croydon. The current time is 07:14:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.