How far is Windber, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Windber, PA to Croydon, PA is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
240.78 mi
04h 01m
Flight
207.84 mi
334.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.84 mi
Kilometers
334.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.78 mi
Kilometers
387.49 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Windber
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windber
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windber
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
Shiremanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Windber
120.2 mi
02h 00m
To Croydon
120.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Somerset Avenue

    35 m · 12 sec · Somerset Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    113 m · 13 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Graham Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Graham Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    1423 ft · 30 sec · 21st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clear Shade Drive

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Clear Shade Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  12. 12

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windber and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 86%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 7%
Clear Shade Drive
8.75 mi · 4%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
207.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiremanstown
02h 00m from Windber
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Windber 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 Windber to Croydon?

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Windber and 120.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Windber and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

8 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

30 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

40 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windber and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 207.84 mi (334.49 km).

Windber

#1 Windber

Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,789
Coordinates40.2398000, -78.8350200
Altitude538
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset Avenue (-78.83494, 40.239869)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.46
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.73 $69.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.09 $78.18
Premium $4.95 $42.11 $84.22
Diesel $5.98 $50.83 $101.66

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 Windber and Croydon. The current time is 23:48:07.

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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.