How far is Croydon, PA from Elizabeth, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Elizabeth, PA is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.37 mi
05h 46m
Flight
263.49 mi
424.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.49 mi
Kilometers
424.05 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.37 mi
Kilometers
489.83 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Croydon
151.9 mi
02h 53m
To Elizabeth
152.4 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton

    1432 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    718 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Hayden Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth, Glassport

    704 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    61 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McKeesport Road

    44 m · 3 sec · McKeesport Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1982 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    99 m · 7 sec · Center Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 91%
I 70 West
6.61 mi · 2%
East Main Street
4.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
4.7 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.48 mi · 1%
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

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
263.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 53m from Croydon
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Croydon and 152.4 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.88 one way or $87.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 263.49 mi (424.05 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Elizabeth

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population11,494
Coordinates40.2692400, -79.8897700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.66 L · about $43.88
Round trip
$87.77
21.48 gal · 81.32 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.88 $87.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.39 $98.79
Premium $4.95 $53.21 $106.41
Diesel $5.98 $64.23 $128.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Elizabeth. The current time is 05:37:49.

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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.