How far is Croydon, PA from East Washington, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to East Washington, PA is about 324.1 miles (521.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m 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
324.13 mi
06h 11m
Flight
281.8 mi
453.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.8 mi
Kilometers
453.52 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.13 mi
Kilometers
521.63 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-18T01:50
Arrive East Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 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
11:36 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
161.8 mi
03h 05m
To East Washington
162.3 mi
03h 05m

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
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and East Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and East Washington.

  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

    38.5 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 136

    683 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lakeview Drive

    157 m · 11 sec · Lakeview Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Beau Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Beau Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    610 ft · 28 sec · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    11 m · 2 sec · East Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and East Washington.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 85%
I 70 West
38.9 mi · 12%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
East Beau Street
1.05 mi
I 276
0.6 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

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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
281.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 05m from Croydon
Leave By
11:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to East Washington?

The road trip is about 324.1 miles (521.6 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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 161.8 miles from Croydon and 162.3 miles from East Washington.

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

The direct path is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 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 $46.74 one way or $93.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 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 East Washington.

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 East Washington. Straight-line distance: 281.8 mi (453.52 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
East Washington

#2 East Washington

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,801
Coordinates40.1736800, -80.2375600
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: East Washington (-80.23756, 40.17368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.44 gal
43.3 L · about $46.74
Round trip
$93.49
22.88 gal · 86.6 L
Estimated CO2
101.7 kg one way
Round trip: 203.3 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.74 $93.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.61 $105.23
Premium $4.95 $56.67 $113.35
Diesel $5.98 $68.41 $136.82

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 East Washington. The current time is 01:50:00.

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.