How far is South Connellsville, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from South Connellsville, PA to Croydon, PA is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
286.98 mi
04h 43m
Flight
247.73 mi
398.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.73 mi
Kilometers
398.68 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.98 mi
Kilometers
461.85 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Connellsville
2026-04-16T06:25
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Connellsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From South Connellsville
143.4 mi
02h 21m
To Croydon
143.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Connellsville and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on West Allegheny Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Pittsburgh Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    262 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  14. 14

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Connellsville and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 91%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
South Pittsburgh Street
2.04 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
PA 132
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

262 mi · 04h 45m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
247.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 21m from South Connellsville
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Connellsville and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Connellsville to Croydon?

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from South Connellsville and 143.7 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Connellsville and Partly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newville, 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 Newville.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Connellsville and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 247.73 mi (398.68 km).

South Connellsville

#1 South Connellsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,896
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.5858700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allegheny Avenue (-79.585871, 39.996691)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.33 L · about $41.39
Round trip
$82.78
20.26 gal · 76.66 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.39 $82.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.59 $93.18
Premium $4.95 $50.18 $100.37
Diesel $5.98 $60.58 $121.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Connellsville and Croydon. The current time is 06:25:50.

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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.