How far is Croydon, PA from Mars, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Mars, PA is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272 miles (437.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m 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 11m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Mars.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Mars.
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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
313.1 mi · 5 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler
1282 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 8 North: Butler
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn right onto Heckert Road
1583 ft · 1 min · Heckert Road
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Turn left onto Bakerstown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bakerstown Road
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Turn sharp right onto Babcock Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mars Valencia Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mars Valencia Road
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Continue on Irvine Street
1021 ft · 21 sec · Irvine Street
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Turn right onto Crowe Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Crowe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crowe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Mars.
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
313 mi · 05h 40m
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 Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mars.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Mars?
The road trip is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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 164.8 miles from Croydon and 165.3 miles from Mars.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272 miles (437.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 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 $47.60 one way or $95.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mars.
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 Mars. Straight-line distance: 272.04 mi (437.81 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mars
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 40.6959000, -80.0117300 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mars (-80.01173, 40.6959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $47.60 | $95.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.58 | $107.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $57.71 | $115.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $69.67 | $139.33 |
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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