How far is Cross Creek, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Cross Creek, PA to Croydon, PA is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
341.05 mi
05h 38m
Flight
290.95 mi
468.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.95 mi
Kilometers
468.24 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.05 mi
Kilometers
548.87 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cross Creek
2026-04-19T04:24
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cross Creek
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Cross Creek
170.3 mi
02h 49m
To Croydon
170.7 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 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 Cross Creek and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross Creek and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Cross Creek Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Cross Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Smith Township State Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Smith Township State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Burgettstown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Burgettstown Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2557 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Henderson Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Henderson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Henderson Avenue

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Henderson Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2481 ft · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    40.6 mi · 56 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  15. 15

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross Creek 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 81%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
40.6 mi · 12%
Henderson Avenue
5.32 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Henderson Road
3.23 mi · 1%
Burgettstown Road
2.55 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
290.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 49m from Cross Creek
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cross Creek 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 Cross Creek to Croydon?

The road trip is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Cross Creek and 170.7 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.20 one way or $98.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cross Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cross Creek and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 290.95 mi (468.24 km).

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#1 Cross Creek

Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population1,487
Coordinates40.3289600, -80.4092300
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Cross Creek Road (-80.409225, 40.329001)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.56 L · about $49.20
Round trip
$98.39
24.08 gal · 91.12 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.20 $98.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.37 $110.74
Premium $4.95 $59.65 $119.29
Diesel $5.98 $72.00 $144.00

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 Cross Creek and Croydon. The current time is 04:24:51.

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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.