How far is Clinton, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Clinton, PA to Croydon, PA is about 335.9 miles (540.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Croydon.
-
1
Start on Hamilton Lane
624 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Lane
-
2
Turn left
103 m · 26 sec
-
3
Turn right onto Clinton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Clinton Road
-
4
Turn left onto I 376 East: Airport, Pittsburgh
2286 ft · 56 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Airport Expressway
-
6
Merge slight left onto Airport Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway
-
7
Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
-
10
Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
296.1 mi · 5 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Croydon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Croydon?
The road trip is about 335.9 miles (540.5 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 167.8 miles from Clinton and 168.1 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.42 one way or $96.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 285.44 mi (459.37 km).
#1 Clinton
Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,229 |
| Coordinates | 40.4895100, -80.2945100 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $48.42 | $96.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.50 | $109.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.70 | $117.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.86 | $141.73 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.