How far is Croydon, PA from Tarentum, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Tarentum, PA is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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
319.31 mi
05h 58m
Flight
258.15 mi
415.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.15 mi
Kilometers
415.46 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.31 mi
Kilometers
513.88 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarentum
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Tarentum
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 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
5:02 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Croydon
159.4 mi
02h 59m
To Tarentum
159.9 mi
02h 59m

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
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    304.5 mi · 5 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh

    2697 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Freeport Road

    2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Indianola Road

    1076 ft · 30 sec · Indianola Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Russellton, Creighton

    2099 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge

    78 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Crawford Run Road

    85 m · 14 sec · Crawford Run Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Freeport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Street

    59 m · 5 sec · East Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
304 mi · 95%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
3.84 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
Freeport Road
1.5 mi
West 7th Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
258.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 59m from Croydon
Leave By
5:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarentum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.9 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 159.4 miles from Croydon and 159.9 miles from Tarentum.

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

The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.05 one way or $92.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarentum.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Tarentum. Straight-line distance: 258.15 mi (415.46 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Tarentum

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,338
Coordinates40.6014600, -79.7597700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Tarentum (-79.75977, 40.60146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.65 L · about $46.05
Round trip
$92.10
22.54 gal · 85.3 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.05 $92.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.83 $103.66
Premium $4.95 $55.83 $111.66
Diesel $5.98 $67.39 $134.79

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 Tarentum. The current time is 01:49:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.