How far is Airville, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Airville, PA to Croydon, PA is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.44 mi
02h 05m
Flight
81.52 mi
131.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.52 mi
Kilometers
131.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.44 mi
Kilometers
156.81 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Tue, Apr 14, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Airville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Airville
2026-04-14T17:48
Arrive Croydon
Tue, Apr 14, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Airville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Downingtown
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Airville
49.1 mi
01h 02m
To Croydon
48.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delta Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Delta Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Friendly Drive

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Friendly Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Buck Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto May Post Office Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · May Post Office Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Furnace Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Furnace Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    2099 ft · 42 sec · Georgetown Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Christiana Pike

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Christiana Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Germantown Avenue

    633 ft · 15 sec · Germantown Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1158 ft · 32 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South Bridge Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sadsbury Avenue

    2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Simmontown Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.5 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  26. 26

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.5 mi · 41%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.8 mi · 13%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 10%
Christiana Pike
4.3 mi · 4%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 4%
Delta Road
3.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.5 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downingtown
01h 02m from Airville
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Airville and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Airville and 48.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Airville and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Downingtown

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

1 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

10 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

19 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Airville and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 81.52 mi (131.19 km).

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#1 Airville

Airville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8323200, -76.4063500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Delta Road (-76.406346, 39.832357)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.11
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.06 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.95 $17.04 $34.08
Diesel $5.98 $20.57 $41.14

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Airville and Croydon. The current time is 17:48:06.

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.