How far is Gibsonia, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Gibsonia, PA to Croydon, PA is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.35 mi
05h 07m
Flight
269.31 mi
433.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.31 mi
Kilometers
433.41 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.35 mi
Kilometers
518.77 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 12:41 AM EST
Return by in Gibsonia
Sat, Nov 7, 5:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibsonia
2026-11-06T19:34
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 12:41 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibsonia
9:00 PM EST
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 Gibsonia
161.1 mi
02h 33m
To Croydon
161.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 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 Gibsonia and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grubbs Road

    7 m · 6 sec · Grubbs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gibsonia Road

    1021 ft · 17 sec · Gibsonia Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gibsonia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Gibsonia Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto William Flinn Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    313.4 mi · 5 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  10. 10

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibsonia 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
313 mi · 97%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Gibsonia Road
1.69 mi · 1%
William Flinn Highway
1.68 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
PA 132
0.41 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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
269.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 33m from Gibsonia
Leave By
6:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Gibsonia 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 Gibsonia to Croydon?

The road trip is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 161.1 miles from Gibsonia and 161.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.09 one way or $100.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gibsonia and 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 Gibsonia and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 269.31 mi (433.41 km).

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#1 Gibsonia

Situated within Richland Township in the northern portion of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community encompasses a mix of residential and semi-rural landscapes.

Population0
Coordinates40.6300700, -79.9695000
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Grubbs Road (-79.96943, 40.630063)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.38 gal
43.06 L · about $50.09
Round trip
$100.19
22.76 gal · 86.12 L
Estimated CO2
101.1 kg one way
Round trip: 202.3 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $50.09 $100.19
Mid-grade $4.82 $54.89 $109.77
Premium $5.27 $60.02 $120.04
Diesel $6.58 $74.90 $149.81

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 Gibsonia and Croydon. The current time is 19:34:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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