How far is Waynesburg, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Waynesburg, PA to Croydon, PA is about 342.5 miles (551.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
342.51 mi
05h 31m
Flight
279.54 mi
449.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.54 mi
Kilometers
449.88 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.51 mi
Kilometers
551.21 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Waynesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesburg
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesburg
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Waynesburg
162.1 mi
02h 45m
To Croydon
180.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Porter Street

    142 m · 22 sec · North Porter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Greene Street

    2410 ft · 1 min · East Greene Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East High Street

    2386 ft · 1 min · East High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    14.1 mi · 20 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on McClellandtown Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · McClellandtown Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    902 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville

    2938 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

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

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    262 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  20. 20

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesburg 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 76%
US 119 North
16.6 mi · 5%
Roy E. Furman Highway
14.1 mi · 4%
McClellandtown Road
10.6 mi · 3%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
279.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 45m from Waynesburg
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Waynesburg and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 342.5 miles (551.2 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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 162.1 miles from Waynesburg and 180.4 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.40 one way or $98.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waynesburg and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesburg and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 279.54 mi (449.88 km).

Waynesburg

#1 Waynesburg

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

Population3,857
Coordinates39.8964600, -80.1792300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Porter Street (-80.179201, 39.896462)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.09 gal
45.75 L · about $49.40
Round trip
$98.80
24.18 gal · 91.5 L
Estimated CO2
107.4 kg one way
Round trip: 214.9 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.40 $98.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.60 $111.20
Premium $4.95 $59.89 $119.79
Diesel $5.98 $72.30 $144.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waynesburg and Croydon. The current time is 02:27:50.

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.