How far is Meridian, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Meridian, PA to Croydon, PA is about 338.5 miles (544.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271 miles (436.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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
338.5 mi
05h 30m
Flight
271 mi
436.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271 mi
Kilometers
436.14 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.5 mi
Kilometers
544.76 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-10-15T12:56
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
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 Meridian
168.7 mi
02h 45m
To Croydon
169.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hopewell Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · Hopewell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dershimer Avenue

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Dershimer Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Meridian Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Meridian Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McCalmont Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · McCalmont Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Pittsburgh Road

  6. 6

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    313.4 mi · 5 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
313 mi · 93%
Pittsburgh Road
10.2 mi · 3%
William Flinn Highway
4.37 mi · 1%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
McCalmont Road
2.27 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
271 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 45m from Meridian
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Meridian 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 Meridian to Croydon?

The road trip is about 338.5 miles (544.8 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 168.7 miles from Meridian and 169.8 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 271 miles (436.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.34 one way or $106.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meridian and Mostly Sunny 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 Meridian and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 271 mi (436.14 km).

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#1 Meridian

Situated within Butler County in the western part of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies approximately three miles west of the city of Butler.

Population0
Coordinates40.8484000, -79.9620000
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopewell Avenue (-79.961995, 40.848297)
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
11.95 gal
45.22 L · about $53.34
Round trip
$106.69
23.9 gal · 90.44 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $53.34 $106.69
Mid-grade $4.93 $58.85 $117.71
Premium $5.31 $63.39 $126.79
Diesel $6.55 $78.27 $156.55

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Croydon. The current time is 12:56:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.