How far is Croydon, PA from Jefferson Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA is about 308 miles (495.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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
307.96 mi
05h 54m
Flight
265.75 mi
427.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.75 mi
Kilometers
427.68 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.96 mi
Kilometers
495.61 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-15T14:25
Arrive Jefferson Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 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
153.7 mi
02h 57m
To Jefferson Hills
154.2 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Jefferson Hills.

  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

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Hayden Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Clairton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Clairton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Taber Drive

    43 m · 6 sec · Taber Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Redcliff Drive

    1186 ft · 57 sec · Redcliff Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Majestic Drive

    76 m · 12 sec · Majestic Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right

    818 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 90%
Hayden Boulevard
7.39 mi · 2%
I 70 West
6.61 mi · 2%
East Main Street
4.96 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
265.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 57m from Croydon
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Jefferson Hills?

The road trip is about 308 miles (495.6 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 153.7 miles from Croydon and 154.2 miles from Jefferson Hills.

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

The direct path is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.41 one way or $88.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson Hills.

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 Jefferson Hills. Straight-line distance: 265.75 mi (427.68 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Jefferson Hills

#2 Jefferson Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population11,136
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.9319900
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Jefferson Hills (-79.93199, 40.29118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.14 L · about $44.41
Round trip
$88.83
21.74 gal · 82.28 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.41 $88.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.99 $99.98
Premium $4.95 $53.85 $107.70
Diesel $5.98 $65.00 $130.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Jefferson Hills. The current time is 14:25:00.

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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.