How far is Fairview, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Fairview, PA to Croydon, PA is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.4 miles (498 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
407.16 mi
06h 44m
Flight
309.41 mi
497.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.41 mi
Kilometers
497.95 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
407.16 mi
Kilometers
655.26 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Fri, Nov 6, 10:15 PM EST
Return by in Fairview
Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-11-06T15:30
Arrive Croydon
Fri, Nov 6, 10:15 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Fairview
209.5 mi
03h 22m
To Croydon
197.7 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ridge Road

    8 m · 4 sec · West Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avonia Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Avonia Road

  3. 3

    Continue on PA-98

    3276 ft · 1 min · PA-98

  4. 4

    Continue on Falls Road

    3240 ft · 1 min · Falls Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on PA-98

    5.6 mi · 8 min · PA-98

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Route 6N

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Route 6N

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2247 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    48.7 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  19. 19

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 63%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 18%
Route 6N
51.6 mi · 13%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 4%
PA-98
6.24 mi · 2%
Avonia Road
4.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.8 mi
309.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
03h 22m from Fairview
Leave By
10:30 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairview and Rain Showers near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.5 miles from Fairview and 197.7 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 309.4 miles (498 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.8 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.26 one way or $126.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairview and Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 309.41 mi (497.95 km).

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#1 Fairview

Situated in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, this municipality is located within Erie County along the southern shore of Lake Erie.

Population0
Coordinates42.0314500, -80.2553400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-80.255422, 42.031498)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 655 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.37 gal
54.39 L · about $63.26
Round trip
$126.51
28.74 gal · 108.78 L
Estimated CO2
127.7 kg one way
Round trip: 255.4 kg / 563 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $63.26 $126.51
Mid-grade $4.82 $69.31 $138.61
Premium $5.27 $75.79 $151.57
Diesel $6.58 $94.58 $189.17

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Croydon. The current time is 15:30:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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