How far is Croydon, PA from Benton, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Benton, PA is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
86.64 mi
02h 15m
Flight
74.56 mi
119.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.56 mi
Kilometers
119.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.64 mi
Kilometers
139.44 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Tue, Apr 14, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-14T19:09
Arrive Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Ward
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Croydon
43.2 mi
01h 07m
To Benton
43.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.2 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 272: Nottingham

    1615 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Christine Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Christine Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Robert Fulton Highway

    2093 ft · 50 sec · Robert Fulton Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Furniss Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Furniss Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Slate Hill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Slate Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Benton Hollow Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Benton Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bald Eagle Road

    1243 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bald Eagle Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
33.2 mi · 38%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.3 mi · 23%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 10%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 9%
Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 8%
Furniss Road
2.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

33.2 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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
01h 07m from Croydon
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Croydon and 43.4 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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 Ward and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.

RAIL

Wilmington station

16 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

18 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

18 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

22 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Benton. Straight-line distance: 74.56 mi (119.99 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Benton

Borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population805
Coordinates39.7764900, -76.2510700
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Benton (-76.25107, 39.77649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$25.01
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.50 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.95 $15.16 $30.32
Diesel $5.98 $18.30 $36.60

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Benton. The current time is 19:09:28.

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.