How far is Vandergrift, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Vandergrift, PA to Croydon, PA is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248 miles (399.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandergrift and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandergrift and Croydon.
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Start on Washington Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1238 ft · 21 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
141 m · 12 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Farragut Avenue
52 m · 3 sec · Farragut Avenue
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Continue on Dime Road
778 ft · 17 sec · Dime Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1613 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Route 66
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66
12.1 mi · 20 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
1360 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton
1490 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
1238 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
903 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 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 Vandergrift 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
278 mi · 05h 02m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Vandergrift and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vandergrift to Croydon?
The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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 157.2 miles from Vandergrift and 158.6 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248 miles (399.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 6:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Vandergrift 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandergrift and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 248 mi (399.12 km).
#1 Vandergrift
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.6028400, -79.5647700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $45.52 | $91.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.23 | $102.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.19 | $110.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.62 | $133.23 |
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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