How far is Vanport, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Vanport, PA to Croydon, PA is about 349.3 miles (562.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.4 miles (464.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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 05h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vanport and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vanport and Croydon.
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Start on Maplewood Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn right onto State Avenue
2482 ft · 1 min · State Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Rochester
1888 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road
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Turn right onto Perry Highway
1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
545 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
3037 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
324.3 mi · 5 hr 52 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 Vanport 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
324 mi · 05h 52m
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 leaving Vanport 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 Vanport to Croydon?
The road trip is about 349.3 miles (562.1 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.6 miles from Vanport and 176.7 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.4 miles (464.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 5:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.34 one way or $100.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Vanport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
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Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vanport and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 288.45 mi (464.21 km).
#1 Vanport
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 40.6845100, -80.3289500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $50.34 | $100.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.66 | $113.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $61.03 | $122.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $73.67 | $147.35 |
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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