How far is Churchill, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Churchill, PA to Croydon, PA is about 308.2 miles (496 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
308.22 mi
04h 53m
Flight
261.53 mi
420.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.53 mi
Kilometers
420.89 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.22 mi
Kilometers
496.04 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Churchill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Churchill
2026-04-18T01:38
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Churchill
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 Churchill
154 mi
02h 26m
To Croydon
154.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beulah Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · Beulah Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA Turnpike

    1412 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    296.1 mi · 5 hr 22 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 Churchill 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 96%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Beulah Road
0.57 mi
I 76
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

296 mi · 05h 22m

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
261.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 26m from Churchill
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Churchill 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 Churchill to Croydon?

The road trip is about 308.2 miles (496 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 154 miles from Churchill and 154.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Churchill 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 Churchill and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 261.53 mi (420.89 km).

Churchill

#1 Churchill

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,902
Coordinates40.4384000, -79.8431000
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Beulah Road (-79.842981, 40.438458)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.17 L · about $44.46
Round trip
$88.91
21.76 gal · 82.34 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.46 $88.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.04 $100.07
Premium $4.95 $53.90 $107.80
Diesel $5.98 $65.06 $130.12

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Churchill and Croydon. The current time is 01:38:46.

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.