How far is Benton, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Benton, PA to Croydon, PA is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Croydon.
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Start on Bald Eagle Road
1243 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road
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Continue on Benton Hollow Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Benton Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Slate Hill Road
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Turn right onto Furniss Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Furniss Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Robert Fulton Highway
2093 ft · 50 sec · Robert Fulton Highway
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Turn left onto Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on West Christine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1614 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.2 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Conchester Highway
8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Street Road
3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Croydon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Benton 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 Benton to Croydon?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Benton and 43.9 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.
Wilmington station
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 74.56 mi (119.99 km).
#1 Benton
Borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 805 |
| Coordinates | 39.7764900, -76.2510700 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.16 | $28.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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