How far is Croydon, PA from Heidelberg, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Heidelberg, PA is about 324.3 miles (521.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Heidelberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Heidelberg.
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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
295.6 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
18.8 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1124 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 50: Heidelberg
1174 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Lydia Street
1229 ft · 48 sec · Lydia Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
22 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Railroad Street
595 ft · 28 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
773 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ellsworth Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Heidelberg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 05h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heidelberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Heidelberg?
The road trip is about 324.3 miles (521.9 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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 161.9 miles from Croydon and 162.4 miles from Heidelberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heidelberg.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Heidelberg. Straight-line distance: 274.37 mi (441.55 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Heidelberg
Suburb south-west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, population 1244
| Population | 1,199 |
| Coordinates | 40.3922900, -80.0908900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heidelberg (-80.09089, 40.39229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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