How far is Croydon, PA from Belle Vernon, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Belle Vernon, PA is about 301.8 miles (485.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.81 mi
05h 40m
Flight
262.25 mi
422.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.25 mi
Kilometers
422.05 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.81 mi
Kilometers
485.71 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Mon, Apr 20, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T13:41
Arrive Belle Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Croydon
150.6 mi
02h 50m
To Belle Vernon
151.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Belle Vernon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Belle Vernon.

  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

    276.8 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    16 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward North Belle Vernon

    942 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Fayette Street

    1344 ft · 29 sec · Fayette Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    2747 ft · 57 sec · Broad Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    1117 ft · 30 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2186 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fayette City Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Belle Vernon.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 92%
I 70 West
16.4 mi · 5%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
I 276
0.6 mi
Broad Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

277 mi · 05h 01m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
262.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 50m from Croydon
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Belle Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Belle Vernon?

The road trip is about 301.8 miles (485.7 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Croydon and 151.2 miles from Belle Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.52 one way or $87.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Belle Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Belle Vernon. Straight-line distance: 262.25 mi (422.05 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Belle Vernon

#2 Belle Vernon

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,024
Coordinates40.1250700, -79.8664400
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Belle Vernon (-79.86644, 40.12507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.31 L · about $43.52
Round trip
$87.03
21.3 gal · 80.62 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.52 $87.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.98 $97.96
Premium $4.95 $52.76 $105.52
Diesel $5.98 $63.69 $127.37

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 Croydon and Belle Vernon. The current time is 13:41:25.

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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.