How far is Arlington Heights, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, PA to Croydon, PA is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
85.01 mi
01h 54m
Flight
64.5 mi
103.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.01 mi
Kilometers
136.81 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 9:44 AM EST
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 11:39 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-11-07T07:49
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 9:44 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
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
Tinicum
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From Arlington Heights
40.4 mi
00h 57m
To Croydon
44.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 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 Arlington Heights and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1111 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    143 m · 18 sec · South 7th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1037 ft · 32 sec · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville

    2167 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

    26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    139 m · 9 sec · US 202

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown

    53 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    1063 ft · 30 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New Falls Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Falls Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Newportville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Newportville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bristol Pike

    585 ft · 28 sec · Bristol Pike

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    2996 ft · 2 min · Cedar Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Road

    56 m · 4 sec · State Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 32%
US 46 East
10.1 mi · 12%
I 295 North
9.38 mi · 11%
Keystone Shortway
8.61 mi · 10%
US 202
5.77 mi · 7%
Bear Tavern Road
4.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 31 South BEGIN

Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

26.9 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinicum
00h 57m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
2:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights to Croydon?

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Tinicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Arlington Heights and 44.6 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.21 one way or $26.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Tinicum

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 64.5 mi (103.8 km).

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#1 Arlington Heights

Positioned within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 509 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.9900900, -75.2162900
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.216326, 40.990084)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $13.21
Round trip
$26.41
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $13.21 $26.41
Mid-grade $4.82 $14.47 $28.94
Premium $5.27 $15.82 $31.64
Diesel $6.58 $19.75 $39.49

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 Arlington Heights and Croydon. The current time is 07:49:18.

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.