How far is Monongahela, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Monongahela, PA to Croydon, PA is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
306.65 mi
05h 00m
Flight
265.36 mi
427.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.36 mi
Kilometers
427.06 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.65 mi
Kilometers
493.5 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Monongahela
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monongahela
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monongahela
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Monongahela
152 mi
02h 30m
To Croydon
154.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Monongahela and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1655 ft · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1629 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13.2 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  11. 11

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monongahela 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 91%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
I 70 Toll East
0.47 mi
PA 132
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

278 mi · 05h 02m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
265.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 30m from Monongahela
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monongahela 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 Monongahela to Croydon?

The road trip is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Monongahela and 154.7 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.21 one way or $88.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Monongahela and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monongahela and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 265.36 mi (427.06 km).

Monongahela

#1 Monongahela

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,090
Coordinates40.2031300, -79.9261600
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-79.926181, 40.203111)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.96 L · about $44.21
Round trip
$88.42
21.64 gal · 81.92 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.21 $88.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.76 $99.52
Premium $4.95 $53.60 $107.20
Diesel $5.98 $64.70 $129.41

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 Monongahela and Croydon. The current time is 21:13:09.

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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.