How far is Croydon, PA from Butler, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Butler, PA is about 338.8 miles (545.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m 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 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Butler.
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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
313.1 mi · 5 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler
1282 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 8 North: Butler
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
13.5 mi · 22 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on General Richard Butler Bridge
1291 ft · 31 sec · General Richard Butler Bridge
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Continue on South Main Street
1910 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Butler.
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
313 mi · 05h 40m
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 Butler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Butler?
The road trip is about 338.8 miles (545.2 km) and usually takes 06h 25m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Croydon and 169.6 miles from Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 $48.83 one way or $97.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Butler. Straight-line distance: 267.72 mi (430.85 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butler
City in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,734 |
| Coordinates | 40.8611800, -79.8953300 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butler (-79.89533, 40.86118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 545 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $48.83 | $97.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.96 | $109.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.20 | $118.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $71.46 | $142.92 |
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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