How far is Croydon, PA from Prospect, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Prospect, PA is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276 miles (444.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.29 mi
06h 36m
Flight
276.01 mi
444.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.01 mi
Kilometers
444.2 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.29 mi
Kilometers
571.78 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prospect
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Prospect
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
177.4 mi
03h 18m
To Prospect
177.9 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Prospect.

  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

    323.4 mi · 5 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 488: Portersville, Prospect

    1059 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Portersville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · East Portersville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Prospect.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
323 mi · 91%
I 79 North
18.8 mi · 5%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
East Portersville Road
3.97 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
Main Street
1.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

323 mi · 05h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.3 mi
276 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 18m from Croydon
Leave By
10:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prospect.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Prospect?

The road trip is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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 177.4 miles from Croydon and 177.9 miles from Prospect.

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

The direct path is about 276 miles (444.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 $51.24 one way or $102.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prospect.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Prospect. Straight-line distance: 276.01 mi (444.2 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Prospect

#2 Prospect

Township in Butler County, Kansas

Population1,135
Coordinates40.9045100, -80.0464500
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Prospect (-80.04645, 40.90451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.54 gal
47.46 L · about $51.24
Round trip
$102.48
25.08 gal · 94.92 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.9 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.24 $102.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.67 $115.34
Premium $4.95 $62.12 $124.25
Diesel $5.98 $74.99 $149.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Prospect. The current time is 00:27:58.

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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.