How far is Homestead, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Homestead, PA to Croydon, PA is about 315 miles (507 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
315.02 mi
05h 04m
Flight
265.01 mi
426.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.01 mi
Kilometers
426.5 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.02 mi
Kilometers
506.98 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, May 31, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Homestead
Sun, May 31, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homestead
2026-05-31T08:50
Arrive Croydon
Sun, May 31, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homestead
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 Homestead
153.9 mi
02h 32m
To Croydon
161.2 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    21 m · 6 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · East 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kennywood Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennywood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Duquesne Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Duquesne Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South Duquesne Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Duquesne Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

    2647 ft · 47 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 148 North

    1697 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2280 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    285.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  19. 19

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homestead 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 91%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
Kennywood Boulevard
1.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

285 mi · 05h 10m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
265 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 32m from Homestead
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Homestead and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315 miles (507 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 153.9 miles from Homestead and 161.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 265 miles (426.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.44 one way or $90.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Homestead and 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 Homestead and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 265.01 mi (426.5 km).

Homestead

#1 Homestead

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,133
Coordinates40.4059000, -79.9119900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-79.912025, 40.405872)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.08 L · about $45.44
Round trip
$90.87
22.24 gal · 84.16 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.44 $90.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.14 $102.28
Premium $4.95 $55.09 $110.18
Diesel $5.98 $66.50 $133.00

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Homestead and Croydon. The current time is 08:50:52.

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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.