How far is Freedom, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Freedom, PA to Croydon, PA is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
340.12 mi
05h 31m
Flight
284.44 mi
457.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.44 mi
Kilometers
457.76 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.12 mi
Kilometers
547.37 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Freedom
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freedom
2026-04-19T06:07
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freedom
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Freedom
169.8 mi
02h 45m
To Croydon
170.3 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue

    3 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lovi Road

    2453 ft · 1 min · Lovi Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    324.3 mi · 5 hr 52 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 Freedom 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
324 mi · 95%
Freedom Crider Road
4.59 mi · 1%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.54 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
9th Street
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

324 mi · 05h 52m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
284.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 45m from Freedom
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Freedom and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.8 miles from Freedom and 170.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.03 one way or $98.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Freedom and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freedom and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 284.44 mi (457.76 km).

Freedom

#1 Freedom

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates40.6856200, -80.2517300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-80.251733, 40.685583)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.43 L · about $49.03
Round trip
$98.06
24 gal · 90.86 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.03 $98.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.19 $110.38
Premium $4.95 $59.45 $118.90
Diesel $5.98 $71.76 $143.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Freedom and Croydon. The current time is 06:07:50.

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.