How far is Grove City, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Grove City, PA to Croydon, PA is about 342.8 miles (551.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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
342.84 mi
05h 34m
Flight
281.75 mi
453.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.75 mi
Kilometers
453.44 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.84 mi
Kilometers
551.74 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Grove City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove City
2026-04-18T23:52
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grove City
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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Grove City
177.7 mi
02h 47m
To Croydon
165.2 mi
02h 47m

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 Grove City and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grove City and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    2 m · 4 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sandy Lake Road

    1434 ft · 26 sec · Sandy Lake Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2746 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    252 mi · 4 hr 33 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 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 Grove City 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
252 mi · 74%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 22%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 5%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
South Broad Street
2.97 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

252 mi · 04h 33m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
281.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
02h 47m from Grove City
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Grove City 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 Grove City to Croydon?

The road trip is about 342.8 miles (551.7 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.7 miles from Grove City and 165.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.44 one way or $98.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Grove City and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove City and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 281.75 mi (453.44 km).

Grove City

#1 Grove City

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,648
Coordinates41.1578400, -80.0886700
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-80.088654, 41.157845)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.1 gal
45.79 L · about $49.44
Round trip
$98.88
24.2 gal · 91.58 L
Estimated CO2
107.5 kg one way
Round trip: 215.1 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.44 $98.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.65 $111.30
Premium $4.95 $59.94 $119.89
Diesel $5.98 $72.36 $144.72

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 Grove City and Croydon. The current time is 23:52:52.

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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.