How far is Croydon, PA from Aldan, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Aldan, PA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
27.09 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.35 mi
37.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.35 mi
Kilometers
37.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.6 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aldan
Mon, Apr 13, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Mon, Apr 13, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-13T10:01
Arrive Aldan
Mon, Apr 13, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
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
Richmond
PA

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Croydon
13.5 mi
00h 24m
To Aldan
13.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    1 km · 1 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vine Street Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: International Airport

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport

    583 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue

    1027 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 34th Street

    52 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 34th Street

    1448 ft · 40 sec · South 34th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South 48th Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Greenway Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenway Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 58th Street

    580 ft · 23 sec · South 58th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue

    3108 ft · 2 min · Kingsessing Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Cemetery Avenue

    666 ft · 31 sec · Cemetery Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Chester Avenue

    115 m · 16 sec · Chester Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 65th Street

    1583 ft · 46 sec · South 65th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Chester Avenue

    1376 ft · 43 sec · Chester Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Church Lane

    734 ft · 35 sec · Church Lane

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Macdade Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Macdade Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2601 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Woodlawn Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
13.7 mi · 51%
Vine Street Expressway
1.81 mi · 7%
State Road
1.56 mi · 6%
Macdade Boulevard
1.27 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.21 mi · 4%
Springfield Road
0.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 24m from Croydon
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aldan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Croydon and 13.5 miles from Aldan.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Croydon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aldan.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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 Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.2 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 4.2 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 4.1 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 4.2 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 Richmond.

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

4 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

9 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Aldan. Straight-line distance: 23.35 mi (37.58 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Aldan

#2 Aldan

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,149
Coordinates39.9215000, -75.2879600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Aldan (-75.28796, 39.9215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.42 $8.83
Premium $4.95 $4.76 $9.51
Diesel $5.98 $5.74 $11.48

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Aldan. The current time is 10:01:39.

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.