How far is Chartiers, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Chartiers, PA to Croydon, PA is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
321.47 mi
05h 04m
Flight
272.46 mi
438.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.46 mi
Kilometers
438.48 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.47 mi
Kilometers
517.35 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Chartiers
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chartiers
2026-04-19T05:12
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chartiers
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Chartiers
160.6 mi
02h 32m
To Croydon
160.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chartiers Road

    1948 ft · 53 sec · Chartiers Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Seven Creeks Road

    110 m · 10 sec · Seven Creeks Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Castile Run Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Castile Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1538 ft · 42 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Water Street

    2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Low Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  19. 19

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chartiers 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 86%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 6%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
6.02 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Low Hill Road
3 mi · 1%
Front Street
2.91 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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
272.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 32m from Chartiers
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chartiers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 160.6 miles from Chartiers and 160.9 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.34 one way or $92.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chartiers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Chartiers and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 272.46 mi (438.48 km).

Chartiers

#1 Chartiers

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,299
Coordinates39.9581300, -80.0508900
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Chartiers Road (-80.050981, 39.958138)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.34 gal
42.94 L · about $46.34
Round trip
$92.67
22.68 gal · 85.88 L
Estimated CO2
100.8 kg one way
Round trip: 201.6 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.34 $92.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.15 $104.31
Premium $4.95 $56.18 $112.36
Diesel $5.98 $67.81 $135.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chartiers and Croydon. The current time is 05:12:53.

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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.