How far is Franklin Park, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Franklin Park, PA to Croydon, PA is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
338.29 mi
05h 24m
Flight
275.15 mi
442.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.15 mi
Kilometers
442.81 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.29 mi
Kilometers
544.42 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Park
2026-04-18T00:03
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Park
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 Franklin Park
164.8 mi
02h 42m
To Croydon
173.5 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Rochester Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rochester Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ingomar Heights Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ingomar Heights Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Ingomar Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · West Ingomar Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wildwood Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Wildwood Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto William Flinn Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1034 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    313.4 mi · 5 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  11. 11

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Park 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
313 mi · 93%
West Ingomar Road
4.06 mi · 1%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Wildwood Road
2.73 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
William Flinn Highway
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

313 mi · 05h 41m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.2 mi
275.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 42m from Franklin Park
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin Park and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin Park to Croydon?

The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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 164.8 miles from Franklin Park and 173.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.79 one way or $97.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franklin Park and Mostly Sunny 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 Franklin Park and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 275.15 mi (442.81 km).

Franklin Park

#1 Franklin Park

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population14,883
Coordinates40.5834000, -80.0878400
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Road (-80.087887, 40.583372)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.19 L · about $48.79
Round trip
$97.57
23.88 gal · 90.38 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.79 $97.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.91 $109.82
Premium $4.95 $59.15 $118.30
Diesel $5.98 $71.40 $142.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Park and Croydon. The current time is 00:03:05.

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.