How far is Loretto, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Loretto, PA to Croydon, PA is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.69 mi
04h 11m
Flight
198.47 mi
319.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.47 mi
Kilometers
319.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.69 mi
Kilometers
413.1 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Loretto
Thu, Apr 16, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loretto
2026-04-15T17:32
Arrive Croydon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loretto
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Loretto
128.2 mi
02h 05m
To Croydon
128.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sybeton Road

    110 m · 13 sec · Sybeton Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Mary Street

    657 ft · 13 sec · Saint Mary Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Mary Street

    1653 ft · 33 sec · Saint Mary Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Altoona

    1525 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

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

    991 ft · 24 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 Loretto 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 81%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
8.16 mi · 3%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Street
3.68 mi · 1%
Admiral Peary Highway
1.68 mi · 1%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
198.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 05m from Loretto
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Loretto and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Loretto and 128.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.02 one way or $74.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loretto and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 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 Loretto and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 198.47 mi (319.41 km).

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#1 Loretto

Human settlement in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,175
Coordinates40.5031300, -78.6303000
Altitude595
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Sybeton Road (-78.630174, 40.502965)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.29 L · about $37.02
Round trip
$74.04
18.12 gal · 68.58 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.02 $74.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.67 $83.33
Premium $4.95 $44.88 $89.77
Diesel $5.98 $54.18 $108.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Loretto and Croydon. The current time is 17:32:31.

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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.