How far is Bridgeton, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Bridgeton, PA to Croydon, PA is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99 mi
02h 06m
Flight
82.93 mi
133.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.93 mi
Kilometers
133.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99 mi
Kilometers
159.33 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeton
2026-04-18T09:42
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Downingtown
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Bridgeton
49.9 mi
01h 03m
To Croydon
49.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Owad Road

    159 m · 21 sec · Owad Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bridgeton Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bridgeton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Delta Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Friendly Drive

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Friendly Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Buck Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto May Post Office Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · May Post Office Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Furnace Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Furnace Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    2099 ft · 42 sec · Georgetown Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Christiana Pike

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Christiana Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Germantown Avenue

    633 ft · 15 sec · Germantown Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1158 ft · 32 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Bridge Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sadsbury Avenue

    2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Simmontown Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road

  18. 18

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

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

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.5 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  28. 28

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeton 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.5 mi · 40%
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%
Lincoln Highway
3.4 mi · 3%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downingtown
01h 03m from Bridgeton
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton to Croydon?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 49.9 miles from Bridgeton and 49.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 82.93 mi (133.47 km).

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#1 Bridgeton

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,281
Coordinates39.7909400, -76.4205200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Owad Road (-76.420768, 39.790456)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.95 $17.29 $34.58
Diesel $5.98 $20.87 $41.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeton and Croydon. The current time is 09:42:53.

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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.