How far is Caln, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Caln, PA to Croydon, PA is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.54 mi
01h 03m
Flight
46.85 mi
75.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.85 mi
Kilometers
75.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.54 mi
Kilometers
89.38 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Caln
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caln
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Croydon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caln
9:30 PM EDT
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
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Caln
28.7 mi
00h 31m
To Croydon
26.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Seltzer Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Seltzer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    2025 ft · 47 sec · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Caln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Caln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Reeceville Road

    999 ft · 29 sec · Reeceville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East

    953 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

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

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.5 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  15. 15

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caln and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.5 mi · 71%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
5.09 mi · 9%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 7%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.37 mi · 6%
State Road
1.56 mi · 3%
North Caln Road
1.04 mi · 2%
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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 31m from Caln
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Caln and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caln to Croydon?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Caln and 26.8 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Caln and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.1 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 14 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 13.9 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 14 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 King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caln and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 46.85 mi (75.4 km).

Caln

#1 Caln

Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population14,089
Coordinates39.9909400, -75.7802200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Seltzer Avenue (-75.780252, 39.990937)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.95 $9.71 $19.42
Diesel $5.98 $11.72 $23.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Caln and Croydon. The current time is 22:50:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.