How far is Croydon, PA from Imperial, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Imperial, PA is about 332.7 miles (535.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.7 miles (454.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
332.77 mi
06h 19m
Flight
282.64 mi
454.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.64 mi
Kilometers
454.87 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.77 mi
Kilometers
535.54 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Imperial
Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 PM EST
Return by in Croydon
Fri, Nov 6, 9:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-11-06T09:11
Arrive Imperial
Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
8:00 PM EST
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
165.7 mi
03h 09m
To Imperial
167.1 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
60°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    295.6 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton

    4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, PA 978 South: Imperial

    880 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Imperial, West Allegheny Schools, Raccoon Creek State Park

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Church Road

    592 ft · 26 sec · Church Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 89%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 7%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
US 22 West
4 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
US 30 West
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
282.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
03h 09m from Croydon
Leave By
11:20 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Imperial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.7 miles (535.5 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Croydon and 167.1 miles from Imperial.

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

The direct path is about 282.7 miles (454.9 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 EST. 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 $51.82 one way or $103.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Croydon and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Imperial.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 282.64 mi (454.87 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Imperial

Situated in the western part of Allegheny County, this community is a census-designated place located within Findlay Township.

Population0
Coordinates40.4495100, -80.2445000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Imperial (-80.2445, 40.44951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.74 gal
44.45 L · about $51.82
Round trip
$103.64
23.48 gal · 88.9 L
Estimated CO2
104.3 kg one way
Round trip: 208.7 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $51.82 $103.64
Mid-grade $4.83 $56.73 $113.46
Premium $5.28 $62.02 $124.04
Diesel $6.59 $77.34 $154.69

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Imperial. The current time is 09:11:10.

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.