How far is Oakland, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Oakland, PA to Croydon, PA is about 360.9 miles (580.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 50m.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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 Fowler Lane
11 m · 7 sec · Fowler Lane
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Turn left onto Matilda Avenue
16 m · 5 sec · Matilda Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunny Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Sunny Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1122 ft · 27 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Continue on Elmwood Street
616 ft · 13 sec · Elmwood Street
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Continue on North Liberty Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
2016 ft · 57 sec · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto Mount Jackson Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Jackson Road
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Turn left
2565 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
343.1 mi · 6 hr 12 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
343 mi · 06h 12m
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 Mostly Sunny 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 360.9 miles (580.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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 181 miles from Oakland and 179.9 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 5:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.87 one way or $113.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 293.65 mi (472.59 km).
#1 Oakland
Situated in western Pennsylvania within the rolling terrain of the Allegheny Plateau, this census-designated place is located in Lawrence County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9897800, -80.3695100 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $4.46 | $56.87 | $113.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $62.74 | $125.49 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $67.59 | $135.17 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $83.45 | $166.89 |
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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