How far is Juniata, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Juniata, PA to Croydon, PA is about 292 miles (469.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
291.98 mi
04h 51m
Flight
253.32 mi
407.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.32 mi
Kilometers
407.68 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.98 mi
Kilometers
469.9 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Juniata
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juniata
2026-04-19T12:29
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juniata
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Juniata
145.8 mi
02h 25m
To Croydon
146.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Juniata Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Juniata Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Juniata Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Juniata Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Little Summit Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Little Summit Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Crawford Avenue

    4 mi · 10 min · West Crawford Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    262 mi · 4 hr 45 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 Juniata 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 90%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
West Crawford Avenue
4.09 mi · 1%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Juniata Road
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

262 mi · 04h 45m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
253.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 25m from Juniata
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Juniata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292 miles (469.9 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Juniata and 146.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.09 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Juniata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juniata and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 253.32 mi (407.68 km).

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#1 Juniata

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Population1,420
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.6917100
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Juniata Street (-79.691605, 39.996579)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
39 L · about $42.09
Round trip
$84.17
20.6 gal · 78 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.09 $84.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.37 $94.74
Premium $4.95 $51.03 $102.05
Diesel $5.98 $61.59 $123.19

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 Juniata and Croydon. The current time is 12:29:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.