How far is Murrysville, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Murrysville, PA to Croydon, PA is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murrysville and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murrysville and Croydon.
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Start on Old William Penn Highway
21 m · 9 sec · Old William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto Vincent Hall Road
126 m · 10 sec · Vincent Hall Road
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto Northern Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike
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Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard
531 ft · 10 sec · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn right onto Daugherty Drive
56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive
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Turn right
128 m · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right
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 Murrysville 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.
Sunny leaving Murrysville and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murrysville to Croydon?
The road trip is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 152.7 miles from Murrysville and 153.5 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.17 one way or $88.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murrysville and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murrysville and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 253.84 mi (408.52 km).
#1 Murrysville
Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 20,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.4284000, -79.6975500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $44.17 | $88.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.72 | $99.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.55 | $107.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.64 | $129.29 |
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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