How far is Croydon, PA from Bessemer, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Bessemer, PA is about 365.4 miles (588 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Bessemer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Bessemer.
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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
342.4 mi · 6 hr 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
2821 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 108: Mount Jackson
1864 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Mount Jackson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mount Jackson Road
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Turn right onto Edinburg Road
1178 ft · 24 sec · Edinburg Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mohawk School Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk School Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Poland Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Poland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Bessemer.
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
342 mi · 06h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Bessemer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Bessemer?
The road trip is about 365.4 miles (588 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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?
McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182 miles from Croydon and 183.4 miles from Bessemer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 7:30 AM EST. 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 $56.54 one way or $113.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Bessemer.
Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg
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 McConnellsburg.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Bessemer. Straight-line distance: 299.84 mi (482.55 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bessemer
Situated in Lawrence County, western Pennsylvania, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1086 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9747800, -80.4936800 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bessemer (-80.49368, 40.97478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $4.39 | $56.54 | $113.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $62.04 | $124.08 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $67.79 | $135.58 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $84.73 | $169.45 |
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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