How far is Croydon, PA from Meridian, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Meridian, PA is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271 miles (436.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Meridian.
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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
4.3 mi · 8 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
10.2 mi · 16 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn left onto McCalmont Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · McCalmont Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Meridian Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Meridian Road
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Turn right onto Dershimer Avenue
1214 ft · 53 sec · Dershimer Avenue
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Turn right onto Hopewell Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Hopewell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hopewell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Meridian.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Meridian?
The road trip is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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 168.8 miles from Croydon and 170.1 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271 miles (436.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 $53.39 one way or $106.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 271 mi (436.14 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
Situated within Butler County in the western part of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies approximately three miles west of the city of Butler.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8484000, -79.9620000 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian (-79.962, 40.8484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 545 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $53.39 | $106.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $58.90 | $117.81 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $63.45 | $126.90 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $78.34 | $156.68 |
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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