How far is Croydon, PA from South Greensburg, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to South Greensburg, PA is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
289.91 mi
05h 26m
Flight
245.32 mi
394.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.32 mi
Kilometers
394.81 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.91 mi
Kilometers
466.56 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Greensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Mon, Apr 20, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T15:10
Arrive South Greensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Croydon
144.7 mi
02h 43m
To South Greensburg
145.2 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and South Greensburg.

  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

    276.8 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    1421 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Broad Street

    2215 ft · 46 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sheridan Avenue

    664 ft · 29 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 95%
US 119
4.83 mi · 2%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
I 276
0.6 mi
I 70 West
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

277 mi · 05h 01m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 43m from Croydon
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny near South Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to South Greensburg?

The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Croydon and 145.2 miles from South Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.80 one way or $83.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Partly Sunny near South Greensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and South Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 245.32 mi (394.81 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
South Greensburg

#2 South Greensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,977
Coordinates40.2784000, -79.5447600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: South Greensburg (-79.54476, 40.2784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.72 L · about $41.80
Round trip
$83.60
20.46 gal · 77.44 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.80 $83.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.05 $94.10
Premium $4.95 $50.68 $101.36
Diesel $5.98 $61.18 $122.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and South Greensburg. The current time is 15:10:18.

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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.