How far is Cambridge, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, PA to Croydon, PA is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
68.18 mi
01h 20m
Flight
54.66 mi
87.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.18 mi
Kilometers
109.72 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, May 31, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-31T11:59
Arrive Croydon
Sun, May 31, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Cambridge
34.1 mi
00h 40m
To Croydon
34.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    555 ft · 27 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lombard Street

    113 m · 22 sec · Lombard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    628 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Compass Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compass Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    858 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    53.1 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.1 mi · 78%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 6%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 6%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Cambridge Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Morgantown Road
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

53.1 mi · 00h 57m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 40m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 34.1 miles from Cambridge and 34.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 54.66 mi (87.96 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,470
Coordinates40.0814900, -75.9374400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-75.937446, 40.08154)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
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.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Croydon. The current time is 11:59:48.

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.