How far is Croydon, PA from Turtle Creek, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Turtle Creek, PA is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.78 mi
05h 47m
Flight
260.45 mi
419.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.45 mi
Kilometers
419.15 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.78 mi
Kilometers
490.5 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Turtle Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-23T03:46
Arrive Turtle Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Croydon
152.2 mi
02h 53m
To Turtle Creek
152.6 mi
02h 53m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Turtle Creek.

  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

    284.7 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    138 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    1036 ft · 28 sec · 10th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    641 ft · 20 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    698 ft · 20 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1849 ft · 42 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    111 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    116 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Trafford Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Trafford Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1463 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Tri Boro Expressway

    873 ft · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Broadway Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-Boro Expressway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    65 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    43 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    61 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 93%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Trafford Road
3.7 mi · 1%
Broadway Boulevard
2.4 mi · 1%
Tri-Boro Expressway
1.69 mi · 1%
Water Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 53m from Croydon
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Turtle Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Turtle Creek?

The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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 152.2 miles from Croydon and 152.6 miles from Turtle Creek.

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

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.92 one way or $87.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Turtle Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Turtle Creek. Straight-line distance: 260.45 mi (419.15 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Turtle Creek

#2 Turtle Creek

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,104
Coordinates40.4059000, -79.8250500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Turtle Creek (-79.82505, 40.4059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.71 L · about $43.92
Round trip
$87.85
21.5 gal · 81.42 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.92 $87.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.44 $98.88
Premium $4.95 $53.26 $106.51
Diesel $5.98 $64.29 $128.57

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 Turtle Creek. The current time is 03:46:25.

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.