How far is Croydon, PA from Muddy Creek, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is about 348 miles (560.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273 miles (439.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m 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 40m.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Muddy Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Muddy Creek.
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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
12.6 mi · 20 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Take the exit slight left
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Hansen Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hansen Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Castle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road
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Turn right onto Lions Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lions Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Benbrook Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Benbrook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William Flinn Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn slight right onto Euclid Road
42 m · 11 sec · Euclid Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Muddy Creek.
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 Muddy Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Muddy Creek?
The road trip is about 348 miles (560.1 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.8 miles from Croydon and 174.2 miles from Muddy Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273 miles (439.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 $50.18 one way or $100.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Muddy Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Muddy Creek. Straight-line distance: 273.02 mi (439.39 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muddy Creek
Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,154 |
| Coordinates | 40.9722900, -79.9711700 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muddy Creek (-79.97117, 40.97229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $50.18 | $100.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.48 | $112.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $60.84 | $121.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $73.43 | $146.87 |
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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