How far is Croydon, PA from Castle Shannon, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Castle Shannon, PA is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.77 mi
06h 07m
Flight
270.67 mi
435.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.67 mi
Kilometers
435.6 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.77 mi
Kilometers
508.19 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Shannon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 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 Castle Shannon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Croydon
157.6 mi
03h 03m
To Castle Shannon
158.1 mi
03h 03m

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
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Castle Shannon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Castle Shannon.

  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

    284.7 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh

    146 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Clairton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Clairton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward PA 88: Library Road, Glenbury Street

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Library Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Library Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    55 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Castle Shannon.

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 90%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Lebanon Church Road
3.84 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.57 mi · 1%
Clairton Boulevard
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

285 mi · 05h 10m

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
270.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 03m from Croydon
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Shannon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Castle Shannon?

The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Croydon and 158.1 miles from Castle Shannon.

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

The direct path is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 $45.52 one way or $91.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Shannon.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Castle Shannon. Straight-line distance: 270.67 mi (435.6 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Castle Shannon

#2 Castle Shannon

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,371
Coordinates40.3647900, -80.0222800
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Castle Shannon (-80.02228, 40.36479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.14 gal
42.18 L · about $45.52
Round trip
$91.04
22.28 gal · 84.36 L
Estimated CO2
99 kg one way
Round trip: 198 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.52 $91.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.23 $102.47
Premium $4.95 $55.19 $110.38
Diesel $5.98 $66.62 $133.23

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 Castle Shannon. The current time is 01:49:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.