How far is Oakland, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Oakland, PA to Croydon, PA is about 315 miles (507 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.8 miles (431 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Croydon.
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Start on Terrace Street
18 m · 9 sec · Terrace Street
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Turn left onto Darragh Street
900 ft · 27 sec · Darragh Street
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Turn right onto Fifth Avenue
719 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn left onto Halket Street
1623 ft · 39 sec · Halket Street
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Continue on Boulevard of the Allies
548 ft · 16 sec · Boulevard of the Allies
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Turn right onto Bates Street
1455 ft · 46 sec · Bates Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 376 East: Monroeville
1327 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.4 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
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 Oakland 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Oakland and Rain Showers near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Croydon?
The road trip is about 315 miles (507 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Oakland and 158 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.8 miles (431 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.95 one way or $97.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oakland and Rain Showers near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 267.81 mi (431 km).
#1 Oakland
Census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 556 |
| Coordinates | 40.4420100, -79.9625500 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $4.40 | $48.95 | $97.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $53.63 | $107.26 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $58.65 | $117.29 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $73.19 | $146.38 |
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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