How far is Oil City, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Oil City, PA to Croydon, PA is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (319 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oil City and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oil City and Croydon.
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Start on Cassandra Road
82 m · 17 sec · Cassandra Road
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Turn sharp left onto Portage Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Portage Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
602 ft · 14 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
155 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 22 East: Altoona
2537 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2314 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 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 Oil City and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 03h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Oil City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oil City to Croydon?
The road trip is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.5 miles from Oil City and 128.8 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.2 miles (319 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.10 one way or $74.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Oil City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oil City and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 198.24 mi (319.04 km).
#1 Oil City
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,618 |
| Coordinates | 40.4023000, -78.6400200 |
| Altitude | 540 |
| 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: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $37.10 | $74.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.98 | $89.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $54.30 | $108.60 |
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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