How far is Croydon, PA from Beaver, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Beaver, PA is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Beaver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Beaver.
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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
323.4 mi · 5 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
1169 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Perry Highway
2855 ft · 1 min · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Freedom Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
30 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Turn straight onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
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Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
3.2 mi · 4 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North, PA 68 West: Beaver, Chippewa
2210 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 68 West: Beaver
1154 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on 3rd Street
2474 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Beaver.
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
323 mi · 05h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Beaver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Beaver?
The road trip is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.8 miles from Croydon and 172.3 miles from Beaver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.60 one way or $99.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Beaver.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Beaver. Straight-line distance: 287.28 mi (462.33 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaver
Borough in and the county seat of Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,222 |
| Coordinates | 40.6953400, -80.3047800 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaver (-80.30478, 40.69534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $4.09 | $49.60 | $99.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.83 | $111.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $60.14 | $120.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.60 | $145.19 |
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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