How far is Sharpsburg, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Sharpsburg, PA to Croydon, PA is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sharpsburg and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsburg and Croydon.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Freeport Road
1218 ft · 35 sec · Freeport Road
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Turn left onto Field Street
88 m · 5 sec · Field Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Pittsburgh, Tarentum
832 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highland Park Bridge
40 m · 2 sec · Highland Park Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 28 North: Tarentum, Kittaning
893 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Harmar
797 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Yellow Belt
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianola Road
588 ft · 14 sec · Indianola Road
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
3067 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
305.1 mi · 5 hr 32 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 Sharpsburg 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
305 mi · 05h 32m
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 Sharpsburg and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sharpsburg to Croydon?
The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 159.4 miles from Sharpsburg and 159.8 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sharpsburg and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharpsburg and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 266.18 mi (428.37 km).
#1 Sharpsburg
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,315 |
| Coordinates | 40.4945100, -79.9264400 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $46.01 | $92.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.78 | $103.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.78 | $111.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.33 | $134.67 |
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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