How far is Meadowood, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Meadowood, PA to Croydon, PA is about 338.4 miles (544.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.4 miles (430.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
338.39 mi
05h 32m
Flight
267.42 mi
430.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.42 mi
Kilometers
430.37 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.39 mi
Kilometers
544.59 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Meadowood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowood
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowood
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Meadowood
169 mi
02h 46m
To Croydon
169.4 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Meadowood and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oakridge Drive

    658 ft · 33 sec · Oakridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thornwood Road

    149 m · 25 sec · Thornwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto White Oak Drive

    567 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on White Oak Drive

    76 m · 16 sec · White Oak Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Mc Quistion Road

    957 ft · 26 sec · East Mc Quistion Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West McQuiston Road

    1527 ft · 46 sec · West McQuiston Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Plank Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec · Old Plank Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Litman Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · Litman Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    12.1 mi · 19 min · Pittsburgh Road

  10. 10

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    313.4 mi · 5 hr 41 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 Meadowood and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
313 mi · 93%
Pittsburgh Road
12.1 mi · 4%
William Flinn Highway
4.37 mi · 1%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
Litman Drive
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

313 mi · 05h 41m

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
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71 mi
267.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 46m from Meadowood
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meadowood 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 Meadowood to Croydon?

The road trip is about 338.4 miles (544.6 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from Meadowood and 169.4 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 267.4 miles (430.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.79 one way or $97.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meadowood and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowood and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 267.42 mi (430.37 km).

Meadowood

#1 Meadowood

Census designated place

Population2,693
Coordinates40.8420100, -79.8939400
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakridge Drive (-79.894543, 40.841999)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.2 L · about $48.79
Round trip
$97.57
23.88 gal · 90.4 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.79 $97.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.91 $109.82
Premium $4.95 $59.15 $118.30
Diesel $5.98 $71.40 $142.80

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 Meadowood and Croydon. The current time is 22:58:27.

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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.