How far is Croydon, PA from Pleasant Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is about 311 miles (500.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.4 miles (430.3 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Pleasant Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Pleasant Hills.
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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 left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 51 South: Clairton
133 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Clairton Boulevard
744 ft · 21 sec · Clairton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1918 ft · 55 sec · Old Clairton Road
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Turn left onto Constitution Drive
100 m · 19 sec · Constitution Drive
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Turn right onto Caryl Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Caryl Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caryl Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Pleasant Hills.
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
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Partly Cloudy near Pleasant Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Pleasant Hills?
The road trip is about 311 miles (500.5 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 155.2 miles from Croydon and 155.7 miles from Pleasant Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 $44.82 one way or $89.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Partly Cloudy near Pleasant Hills.
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 Pleasant Hills. Straight-line distance: 267.35 mi (430.26 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,968 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356300, -79.9606100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hills (-79.96061, 40.33563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $44.82 | $89.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.45 | $100.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.35 | $108.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.60 | $131.20 |
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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