How far is Croydon, PA from Girard, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Girard, PA is about 421 miles (677.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m 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 07h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Girard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Girard.
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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
17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
48.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 6N
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Turn right onto PA-98
6.9 mi · 10 min · PA-98
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Continue on Avonia Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Avonia Road
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Turn left onto Luther Road
2029 ft · 1 min · Luther Road
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Turn right onto Keefer Road
840 ft · 27 sec · Keefer Road
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Turn left onto Beckman Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Beckman Road
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Turn left onto Tannery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tannery Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
616 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Girard.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
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 Girard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Girard?
The road trip is about 421 miles (677.5 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.3 miles from Croydon and 210.7 miles from Girard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.5 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 $60.68 one way or $121.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Girard.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Girard. Straight-line distance: 311.51 mi (501.32 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Girard
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.0003300, -80.3181200 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Girard (-80.31812, 42.00033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 678 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
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 | $60.68 | $121.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $68.30 | $136.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $73.57 | $147.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $88.80 | $177.61 |
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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