How far is Huston, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Huston, PA to Croydon, PA is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
274.65 mi
04h 38m
Flight
237.48 mi
382.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.48 mi
Kilometers
382.18 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.65 mi
Kilometers
442 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, May 3, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Huston
Mon, May 4, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huston
2026-05-03T19:14
Arrive Croydon
Sun, May 3, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huston
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Huston
137.1 mi
02h 19m
To Croydon
137.5 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fireweed Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Draketown Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Latrobe Avenue

    1378 ft · 1 min · Latrobe Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Logan Place

    660 ft · 21 sec · Logan Place

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Kingwood Road

    13.4 mi · 24 min · Kingwood Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Centerville Road

    775 ft · 16 sec · New Centerville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Centerville Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · New Centerville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Tayman Avenue

    2816 ft · 59 sec · Tayman Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Patriot Street

    2615 ft · 56 sec · West Patriot Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Center Avenue

    3136 ft · 1 min · South Center Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    986 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    242.2 mi · 4 hr 24 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 Huston 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
242 mi · 88%
Kingwood Road
13.4 mi · 5%
New Centerville Road
7.22 mi · 3%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Park Street
2.12 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

242 mi · 04h 24m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
237.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 19m from Huston
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Huston and Partly Cloudy near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Huston and 137.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.59 one way or $79.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Huston and Partly Cloudy near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huston and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 237.48 mi (382.18 km).

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#1 Huston

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,352
Coordinates39.8295200, -79.3753100
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fireweed Road (-79.375256, 39.829411)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.69 L · about $39.59
Round trip
$79.19
19.38 gal · 73.38 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.59 $79.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.56 $89.13
Premium $4.95 $48.00 $96.01
Diesel $5.98 $57.95 $115.89

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Huston and Croydon. The current time is 19:14:51.

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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.