How far is Croydon, PA from Penn, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Penn, PA is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Penn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Penn.
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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
284.7 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Greensburg
946 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
154 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight left
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Edna Road
988 ft · 27 sec · Edna Road
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Continue on Penn Adamsburg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Penn Adamsburg Road
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Turn right onto Coal Street
696 ft · 19 sec · Coal Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
843 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street
55 m · 8 sec · North Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Penn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 05h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Croydon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Penn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Penn?
The road trip is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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 147.9 miles from Croydon and 148.4 miles from Penn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 5:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Penn.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Penn. Straight-line distance: 250.52 mi (403.17 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penn
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 461 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -79.6411500 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn (-79.64115, 40.32896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.11 | $96.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.55 | $125.10 |
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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