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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.39 mi
05h 09m
Flight
267.41 mi
430.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.41 mi
Kilometers
430.35 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.39 mi
Kilometers
515.62 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Etna
Fri, Apr 17, 3:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Etna
2026-04-17T04:52
Arrive Croydon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Etna
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 Etna
160 mi
02h 34m
To Croydon
160.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    559 ft · 18 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Street

    783 ft · 22 sec · Butler Street

  3. 3

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2421 ft · 46 sec · William Flinn Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 28 North: Kittanning

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Harmar

    797 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Yellow Belt

    69 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Indianola Road

    588 ft · 14 sec · Indianola Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Freeport Road

    3067 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    305.1 mi · 5 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  15. 15

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
305 mi · 95%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
6.97 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
Freeport Road
0.58 mi
William Flinn Highway
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
267.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 34m from Etna
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Etna and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 267.41 mi (430.35 km).

Etna

#1 Etna

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,284
Coordinates40.5042400, -79.9489400
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Avenue (-79.949113, 40.504144)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.8 L · about $46.21
Round trip
$92.43
22.62 gal · 85.6 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Etna and Croydon. The current time is 04:52:54.

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.