How far is Williamsburg, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, PA to Croydon, PA is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (399 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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
313.67 mi
05h 17m
Flight
247.94 mi
399.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.94 mi
Kilometers
399.02 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.67 mi
Kilometers
504.81 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg
156.6 mi
02h 38m
To Croydon
157 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Alley

    67 m · 21 sec · Cherry Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    56 m · 13 sec · Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Allegheny Avenue

    858 ft · 40 sec · Allegheny Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kittanning Citizens Bridge

    1146 ft · 23 sec · Kittanning Citizens Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Indiana Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  27. 27

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 66%
Indiana Road
44.2 mi · 14%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 5%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.19 mi · 2%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

207 mi · 03h 44m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
247.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 38m from Williamsburg
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg to Croydon?

The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 156.6 miles from Williamsburg and 157 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 247.9 miles (399 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.23 one way or $90.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Williamsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Williamsburg and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 247.94 mi (399.02 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,167
Coordinates40.8100600, -79.5231000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Alley (-79.523219, 40.809996)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.9 L · about $45.23
Round trip
$90.46
22.14 gal · 83.8 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.23 $90.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.91 $101.82
Premium $4.95 $54.84 $109.68
Diesel $5.98 $66.20 $132.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Croydon. The current time is 00:10:13.

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.