How far is Bowmansville, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Bowmansville, PA to Croydon, PA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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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 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowmansville and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowmansville and Croydon.
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Start on Reading Road
2731 ft · 1 min · Reading Road
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Turn right
608 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
1592 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 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 Bowmansville and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bowmansville and Partly Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowmansville to Croydon?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Bowmansville and 34.3 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.55 one way or $21.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowmansville and Partly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterbrook.
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Exton
Ardmore
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowmansville and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 59.32 mi (95.47 km).
#1 Bowmansville
Situated within Brecknock Township in northeastern Lancaster County, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 433 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1967600, -76.0174400 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.36 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $11.59 | $23.19 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
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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