How far is Leetsdale, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Leetsdale, PA to Croydon, PA is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leetsdale and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leetsdale and Croydon.
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Start on 1st Street
2859 ft · 2 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
98 m · 9 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight right
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard
14.2 mi · 26 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
100 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
1357 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge
1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville
1337 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh
596 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
296.1 mi · 5 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leetsdale and Croydon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 05h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leetsdale 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 Leetsdale to Croydon?
The road trip is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.1 miles from Leetsdale and 166.5 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.93 one way or $95.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leetsdale and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leetsdale and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 281.32 mi (452.74 km).
#1 Leetsdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,149 |
| Coordinates | 40.5631200, -80.2083900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.95 | $107.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.11 | $116.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.15 | $140.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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