How far is Croydon, PA from Clairton, PA?

The estimated driving distance from Croydon, PA to Clairton, PA is about 310.4 miles (499.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
310.46 mi
05h 26m · estimated
Flight
263.1 mi
423.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.1 mi
Kilometers
423.42 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
310.46 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
499.64 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clairton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 11, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-11T03:47
Arrive Clairton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Croydon
131.5 mi
02h 43m
To Clairton
178.9 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Clairton.

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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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
263.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 43m from Croydon
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Clairton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Clairton?

The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.6 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Croydon and 178.9 miles from Clairton.

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

The direct path is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.78 one way or $89.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Clairton.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Clairton. Straight-line distance: 263.1 mi (423.42 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Clairton

#2 Clairton

City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,497
Coordinates40.2922900, -79.8817100
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Clairton (-79.88171, 40.29229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.96 gal
41.47 L · about $44.78
Round trip
$89.57
21.92 gal · 82.94 L
Estimated CO2
97.4 kg one way
Round trip: 194.8 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.78 $89.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.41 $100.81
Premium $4.95 $54.30 $108.59
Diesel $5.98 $65.54 $131.08

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Clairton. The current time is 03:47:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.