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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.7 mi
00h 53m
Flight
33.21 mi
53.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.21 mi
Kilometers
53.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.7 mi
Kilometers
67.11 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Chester Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester Heights
2026-04-18T14:34
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester Heights
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
Whitman
PA

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

From Chester Heights
20.8 mi
00h 26m
To Croydon
20.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Chester Heights and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chester Heights and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Valleybrook Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Valleybrook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chelsea Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chelsea Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Chichester Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chichester Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Bethel Avenue

    47 m · 8 sec · East Bethel Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    82 m · 20 sec

  7. 7

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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Conchester Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    32.6 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  11. 11

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 78%
Conchester Highway
3.21 mi · 8%
Valleybrook Road
1.81 mi · 4%
State Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Chichester Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
Chelsea Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitman
00h 26m from Chester Heights
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 3.5 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 3.7 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 3.7 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 3.6 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 Whitman.

RAIL

30th Street Station

5 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester Heights and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 33.21 mi (53.44 km).

Chester Heights

#1 Chester Heights

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,751
Coordinates39.8901100, -75.4754800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Ivy Mills Road (-75.475551, 39.89018)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester Heights and Croydon. The current time is 14:34:56.

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.