How far is Croydon, PA from Bethel, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Bethel, PA is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
82.85 mi
02h 06m
Flight
68.87 mi
110.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.87 mi
Kilometers
110.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.85 mi
Kilometers
133.34 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Mon, Apr 13, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Mon, Apr 13, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-13T10:02
Arrive Bethel
Mon, Apr 13, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
41.4 mi
01h 03m
To Bethel
41.5 mi
01h 03m

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
77°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

    1289 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Kirkwood Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Puseyville Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Puseyville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robert Fulton Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert Fulton Highway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Fulton View Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Fulton View Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton View Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
33.2 mi · 40%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 21%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 11%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 9%
Kirkwood Pike
5.5 mi · 7%
Puseyville Road
3.57 mi · 4%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
01h 03m from Croydon
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 41.4 miles from Croydon and 41.5 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.

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 9.4 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 7.8 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
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

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 Bethel. Straight-line distance: 68.87 mi (110.84 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bethel

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population5,293
Coordinates39.8159400, -76.1546800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Bethel (-76.15468, 39.81594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.43 $26.86
Premium $4.95 $14.47 $28.93
Diesel $5.98 $17.46 $34.92

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 Bethel. The current time is 10:02:49.

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.