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

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Orchard Hills, PA is about 314.6 miles (506.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.62 mi
05h 58m
Flight
246.13 mi
396.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.13 mi
Kilometers
396.11 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.62 mi
Kilometers
506.33 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orchard Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Orchard Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Croydon
157.1 mi
02h 59m
To Orchard Hills
157.5 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Orchard 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 left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 66

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 66

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    129 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Route 66

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 66

  16. 16

    Continue on Sheridan Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Florida Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Florida Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Orchard 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 88%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
23.1 mi · 7%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
State Route 66
3.8 mi · 1%
Sheridan Road
2.24 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.5 mi
246.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 59m from Croydon
Leave By
5:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orchard Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.6 miles (506.3 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Croydon and 157.5 miles from Orchard Hills.

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

The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 5:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Croydon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orchard Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Orchard Hills. Straight-line distance: 246.13 mi (396.11 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Orchard Hills

Census designated place

Population1,952
Coordinates40.5861800, -79.5314300
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Orchard Hills (-79.53143, 40.58618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42.03 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.71
22.2 gal · 84.06 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.35 $90.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.05 $102.10
Premium $4.95 $54.99 $109.98
Diesel $5.98 $66.38 $132.76

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Orchard Hills. The current time is 00:19:34.

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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.