How far is Versailles, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Versailles, PA to Croydon, PA is about 301.4 miles (485 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
301.33 mi
04h 54m
Flight
260.48 mi
419.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.48 mi
Kilometers
419.21 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.33 mi
Kilometers
484.95 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Versailles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Versailles
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Versailles
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 Versailles
150.5 mi
02h 27m
To Croydon
150.8 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Ripple Road

    2680 ft · 1 min · Ripple Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Long Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    285.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Versailles 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 95%
Lincoln Way
4.26 mi · 1%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.85 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
260.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 27m from Versailles
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Versailles and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Versailles to Croydon?

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 150.5 miles from Versailles and 150.8 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.43 one way or $86.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Versailles and Chance Rain Showers 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 Versailles and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 260.48 mi (419.21 km).

Versailles

#1 Versailles

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,452
Coordinates40.3156300, -79.8311600
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-79.831212, 40.315734)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.25 L · about $43.43
Round trip
$86.87
21.26 gal · 80.5 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.43 $86.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.89 $97.77
Premium $4.95 $52.66 $105.32
Diesel $5.98 $63.57 $127.13

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 Versailles and Croydon. The current time is 23:09:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.