How far is Croydon, PA from Saxonburg, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Saxonburg, PA is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Saxonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Saxonburg.
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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
304.5 mi · 5 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Freeport Road
2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Indianola Road
1076 ft · 30 sec · Indianola Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
11.2 mi · 14 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeport, Millerstown
1610 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Bakerstown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bakerstown Road
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Turn right onto Ekastown Road
5.6 mi · 13 min · Ekastown Road
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Turn right onto Freeport Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Freeport Street
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Continue on South Rebecca Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Rebecca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
8 m · 1 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Saxonburg.
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
304 mi · 05h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Clear near Saxonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Saxonburg?
The road trip is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.4 miles from Croydon and 166.9 miles from Saxonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 $48.05 one way or $96.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Clear near Saxonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Saxonburg. Straight-line distance: 262.13 mi (421.86 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saxonburg
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,425 |
| Coordinates | 40.7539500, -79.8100500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saxonburg (-79.81005, 40.75395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $48.05 | $96.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.08 | $108.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.32 | $140.65 |
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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