How far is Greensburg, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Greensburg, PA to Croydon, PA is about 290.8 miles (468 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
290.77 mi
04h 44m
Flight
245.06 mi
394.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.06 mi
Kilometers
394.39 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.77 mi
Kilometers
467.95 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensburg
2026-04-18T05:42
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensburg
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Greensburg
146.5 mi
02h 22m
To Croydon
144.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 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 Greensburg and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Urania Avenue

    758 ft · 41 sec · South Urania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Street

    115 m · 6 sec · East Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Otterman Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Otterman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    1507 ft · 31 sec · North Spring Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Newton Street

    2036 ft · 36 sec · West Newton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Newton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Newton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Newton Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Newton Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  18. 18

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensburg and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 95%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
2.94 mi · 1%
West Newton Street
2.77 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
West Newton Road
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

278 mi · 05h 02m

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 22m from Greensburg
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensburg 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 Greensburg to Croydon?

The road trip is about 290.8 miles (468 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Greensburg and 144.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensburg and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 245.06 mi (394.39 km).

Greensburg

#1 Greensburg

City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population14,082
Coordinates40.3014600, -79.5389300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Urania Avenue (-79.538972, 40.301476)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.84 L · about $41.92
Round trip
$83.84
20.52 gal · 77.68 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.92 $83.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.19 $94.37
Premium $4.95 $50.83 $101.66
Diesel $5.98 $61.35 $122.71

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 Greensburg and Croydon. The current time is 05:42:31.

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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.