How far is Croydon, PA from Taylor, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Taylor, PA is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Taylor.
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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
284.7 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
6.8 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wall Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Avenue
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Turn left onto Dalzell Street
84 m · 14 sec · Dalzell Street
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Turn right onto Marie Street
635 ft · 29 sec · Marie Street
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Turn left onto Bellvue Street
79 m · 13 sec · Bellvue Street
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Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
541 ft · 24 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Continue on Argyle Street
106 m · 15 sec · Argyle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Argyle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Taylor.
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
285 mi · 05h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Taylor?
The road trip is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Croydon and 151.5 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 $43.60 one way or $87.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 258.38 mi (415.82 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.3889600, -79.7869900 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-79.78699, 40.38896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.07 | $98.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.86 | $105.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.81 | $127.61 |
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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