How far is Croydon, PA from Bell Acres, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Bell Acres, PA is about 340.3 miles (547.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
340.3 mi
06h 23m
Flight
279.3 mi
449.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.3 mi
Kilometers
449.49 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.3 mi
Kilometers
547.66 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bell Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Bell Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Croydon
169.9 mi
03h 11m
To Bell Acres
170.4 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Bell Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton

    921 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP

    3193 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    323.4 mi · 5 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry

    1443 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Perry Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Warrendale Bayne Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Warrendale Bayne Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Big Sewickley Creek Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Big Sewickley Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Campmeeting Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Campmeeting Road

  14. 14

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

    2524 ft · 1 min · Campmeeting Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    130 m · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Bell Acres.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
323 mi · 95%
Warrendale Bayne Road
5.27 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Perry Highway
1.61 mi
State Road
1.56 mi
Campmeeting Road
1.45 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
279.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 11m from Croydon
Leave By
11:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bell Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Bell Acres?

The road trip is about 340.3 miles (547.7 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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 169.9 miles from Croydon and 170.4 miles from Bell Acres.

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

The direct path is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 $49.07 one way or $98.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bell Acres.

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 Croydon and Bell Acres. Straight-line distance: 279.3 mi (449.49 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bell Acres

#2 Bell Acres

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,373
Coordinates40.5900700, -80.1664500
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Bell Acres (-80.16645, 40.59007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.01 gal
45.46 L · about $49.07
Round trip
$98.15
24.02 gal · 90.92 L
Estimated CO2
106.7 kg one way
Round trip: 213.5 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.07 $98.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.23 $110.47
Premium $4.95 $59.50 $119.00
Diesel $5.98 $71.82 $143.64

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 Croydon and Bell Acres. The current time is 01:49:33.

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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.