How far is Croydon, PA from Bear Rocks, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Bear Rocks, PA is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Bear Rocks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Bear Rocks.
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Start on State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
3193 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
261.7 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 31
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 31
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Turn left onto Bear Rocks Road
92 m · 15 sec · Bear Rocks Road
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Turn left onto Bear Rocks Road
2856 ft · 1 min · Bear Rocks Road
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Turn slight right onto Big Springs Road
771 ft · 34 sec · Big Springs Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Big Springs Road
112 m · 18 sec · Big Springs Road
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Turn right onto Bethann Road
779 ft · 36 sec · Bethann Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Road
1520 ft · 1 min · East Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Bear Rocks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 04h 45m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Bear Rocks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Bear Rocks?
The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Croydon and 137.7 miles from Bear Rocks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.66 one way or $85.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Bear Rocks.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Bear Rocks. Straight-line distance: 240.87 mi (387.65 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear Rocks
Situated within the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located in Fayette County along the western slope of Chestnut Ridge.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1228500, -79.4617000 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Rocks (-79.4617, 40.12285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $42.66 | $85.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $46.73 | $93.47 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $51.11 | $102.21 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $63.78 | $127.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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