How far is Etna, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Etna, PA to Croydon, PA is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Croydon.
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Start on Grant Avenue
559 ft · 18 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto Butler Street
783 ft · 22 sec · Butler Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
2421 ft · 46 sec · William Flinn Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 28 North: Kittanning
1820 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
7 mi · 10 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Harmar
797 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Yellow Belt
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianola Road
588 ft · 14 sec · Indianola Road
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
3067 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
305.1 mi · 5 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Etna and Croydon.
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
305 mi · 05h 32m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Etna and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etna to Croydon?
The road trip is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 160 miles from Etna and 160.4 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.21 one way or $92.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Etna and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 267.41 mi (430.35 km).
#1 Etna
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,284 |
| Coordinates | 40.5042400, -79.9489400 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.01 | $104.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.03 | $112.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.63 | $135.27 |
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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