How far is Rankin, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Rankin, PA to Croydon, PA is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
311.85 mi
04h 59m
Flight
263.32 mi
423.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.32 mi
Kilometers
423.77 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.85 mi
Kilometers
501.87 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Rankin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rankin
2026-04-18T00:23
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rankin
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 Rankin
152.8 mi
02h 29m
To Croydon
159.1 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rankin and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Avenue

    54 m · 13 sec · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hawkins Avenue

    134 m · 22 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rankin Boulevard

    1246 ft · 35 sec · Rankin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kenmawr Avenue

    1223 ft · 30 sec · Kenmawr Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Braddock Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Braddock Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway

    2507 ft · 53 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Navy-Marine Corps Way

    1290 ft · 26 sec · Navy-Marine Corps Way

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Greensburg Avenue

    1093 ft · 31 sec · Greensburg Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    285.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  19. 19

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rankin 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 91%
Lincoln Highway
9.18 mi · 3%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Braddock Avenue
1.96 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
1.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

285 mi · 05h 10m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
263.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 29m from Rankin
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rankin 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 Rankin to Croydon?

The road trip is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 152.8 miles from Rankin and 159.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.99 one way or $89.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rankin and Mostly Sunny 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.

RAIL

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 Rankin and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 263.32 mi (423.77 km).

Rankin

#1 Rankin

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,012
Coordinates40.4125700, -79.8792200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-79.879187, 40.412609)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.66 L · about $44.99
Round trip
$89.97
22.02 gal · 83.32 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.99 $89.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.63 $101.27
Premium $4.95 $54.54 $109.09
Diesel $5.98 $65.84 $131.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rankin and Croydon. The current time is 00:23:26.

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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.