How far is Chester Heights, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Chester Heights, PA to Croydon, PA is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester Heights and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester Heights and Croydon.
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Start on the route
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Valleybrook Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Valleybrook Road
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Continue on Chelsea Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Chelsea Road
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Turn slight right onto Chichester Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Chichester Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bethel Avenue
47 m · 8 sec · East Bethel Avenue
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Turn left
82 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conchester Highway
3.2 mi · 5 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 Chester Heights 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.
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 leaving Chester Heights 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 Chester Heights to Croydon?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Whitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Chester Heights and 20.9 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chester Heights and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Whitman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitman.
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester Heights and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 33.21 mi (53.44 km).
#1 Chester Heights
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,751 |
| Coordinates | 39.8901100, -75.4754800 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
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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