How far is Latrobe, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Latrobe, PA to Croydon, PA is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (381 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
273.77 mi
04h 45m
Flight
236.72 mi
380.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.72 mi
Kilometers
380.97 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.77 mi
Kilometers
440.59 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Latrobe
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Latrobe
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Latrobe
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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Latrobe
134.9 mi
02h 22m
To Croydon
138.9 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Industrial Boulevard

    53 m · 5 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillview Avenue

    1161 ft · 25 sec · Hillview Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Eaton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eaton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    863 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    19.4 mi · 31 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Pitt Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Pitt Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    25.2 mi · 39 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    921 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 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 Latrobe 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 75%
Lincoln Highway
50.7 mi · 19%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
West Pitt Street
1.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

207 mi · 03h 44m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
236.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 22m from Latrobe
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Latrobe and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from Latrobe and 138.9 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 236.7 miles (381 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.47 one way or $78.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Latrobe and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Latrobe and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 236.72 mi (380.97 km).

Latrobe

#1 Latrobe

City in Pennsylvania

Population7,767
Coordinates40.3211800, -79.3794800
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Industrial Boulevard (-79.379451, 40.321147)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.57 L · about $39.47
Round trip
$78.94
19.32 gal · 73.14 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.47 $78.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.43 $88.85
Premium $4.95 $47.86 $95.71
Diesel $5.98 $57.77 $115.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Latrobe and Croydon. The current time is 22:49:47.

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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.