How far is Glenshaw, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Glenshaw, PA to Croydon, PA is about 326.2 miles (524.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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
326.15 mi
05h 16m
Flight
268.54 mi
432.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.54 mi
Kilometers
432.18 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.15 mi
Kilometers
524.88 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM EDT
Return by in Glenshaw
Fri, Oct 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenshaw
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenshaw
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 Glenshaw
160.8 mi
02h 38m
To Croydon
165.3 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wood Place

    53 m · 13 sec · Wood Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Royal Boulevard

    2 mi · 5 min · Mount Royal Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Grant Avenue

    2364 ft · 1 min · Grant Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Butler Street

    783 ft · 22 sec · Butler Street

  5. 5

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2421 ft · 46 sec · William Flinn Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 28 North: Kittanning

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Harmar

    797 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Yellow Belt

    69 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Indianola Road

    588 ft · 14 sec · Indianola Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Freeport Road

    3067 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    305.1 mi · 5 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenshaw 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
305 mi · 94%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
6.97 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Mount Royal Boulevard
1.98 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
Freeport Road
0.58 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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
268.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 38m from Glenshaw
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glenshaw 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 Glenshaw to Croydon?

The road trip is about 326.2 miles (524.9 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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 160.8 miles from Glenshaw and 165.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.38 one way or $102.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glenshaw 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 Glenshaw and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 268.54 mi (432.18 km).

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#1 Glenshaw

Situated within Shaler Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place serves as a residential suburb located approximately eight miles north of downtown Pittsburgh.

Population0
Coordinates40.5328500, -79.9675500
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Wood Place (-79.967481, 40.532757)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.51 gal
43.57 L · about $51.38
Round trip
$102.76
23.02 gal · 87.14 L
Estimated CO2
102.3 kg one way
Round trip: 204.6 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $51.38 $102.76
Mid-grade $4.93 $56.69 $113.37
Premium $5.31 $61.06 $122.12
Diesel $6.55 $75.39 $150.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenshaw and Croydon. The current time is 13:49:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.