How far is Croydon, PA from Ridgway, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Ridgway, PA is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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
294.28 mi
05h 43m
Flight
220.35 mi
354.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.35 mi
Kilometers
354.62 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.28 mi
Kilometers
473.59 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgway
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Ridgway
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 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
Bloomsburg
PA

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
147 mi
02h 51m
To Ridgway
147.3 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    165.5 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    630 ft · 30 sec · South Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Long Alley

    32 m · 5 sec · Long Alley

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
166 mi · 56%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 25%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 6%
State Park Road
7.49 mi · 3%
Hoovertown Road
5.02 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

166 mi · 03h 00m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsburg
02h 51m from Croydon
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Ridgway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Croydon and 147.3 miles from Ridgway.

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

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.41 one way or $84.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Sunny near Ridgway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Ridgway. Straight-line distance: 220.35 mi (354.62 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Ridgway

County seat of Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,708
Coordinates41.4203400, -78.7286400
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Ridgway (-78.72864, 41.42034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.31 L · about $42.41
Round trip
$84.83
20.76 gal · 78.62 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.41 $84.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.74 $95.48
Premium $4.95 $51.42 $102.85
Diesel $5.98 $62.07 $124.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Ridgway. The current time is 04:53:21.

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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.