How far is Ardmore, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Ardmore, PA to Croydon, PA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.97 mi
00h 54m
Flight
20.95 mi
33.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.95 mi
Kilometers
33.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.97 mi
Kilometers
57.89 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 7:28 AM EST
Return by in Ardmore
Sat, Nov 7, 8:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-11-07T06:34
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 7:28 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ardmore
9:30 PM EST
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
Richmond
PA

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Ardmore
13.2 mi
00h 27m
To Croydon
22.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sibley Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · Sibley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coulter Avenue

    91 m · 13 sec · Coulter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Llanfair Road

    591 ft · 32 sec · Llanfair Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Road

    849 ft · 37 sec · Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto City Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · City Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue

    881 ft · 42 sec · Cardinal Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Wynnefield Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Belmont Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Montgomery Drive

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Montgomery Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East

    852 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    594 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 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 Ardmore and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 39%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.26 mi · 6%
East Lancaster Avenue
2.09 mi · 6%
Vine Street Expressway
2.01 mi · 6%
State Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Wynnefield Avenue
1.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 27m from Ardmore
Leave By
4:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ardmore 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 Ardmore to Croydon?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Ardmore and 22.7 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.4 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

4 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

9 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 20.95 mi (33.72 km).

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#1 Ardmore

Located in southeastern Pennsylvania just west of the Philadelphia city limits, this census-designated place is a prominent residential and commercial hub primarily within Montgomery County.

Population0
Coordinates40.0067800, -75.2854600
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Sibley Avenue (-75.285288, 40.006906)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.18
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $5.59 $11.18
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.13 $12.25
Premium $5.27 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $6.58 $8.36 $16.72

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and Croydon. The current time is 06:34:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.