How far is Croydon, PA from Broomall, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Broomall, PA is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
36.96 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.06 mi
40.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.06 mi
Kilometers
40.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.96 mi
Kilometers
59.48 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broomall
Mon, Apr 13, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Mon, Apr 13, 11:42 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 Broomall
Mon, Apr 13, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Oreland
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

From Croydon
18.5 mi
00h 25m
To Broomall
18.5 mi
00h 25m

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
79°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 Broomall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton

    921 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP

    3193 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Chester Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 46%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 29%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 11%
State Road
1.56 mi · 4%
West Chester Pike
0.8 mi · 2%
I 276
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

17.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreland
00h 25m from Croydon
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Oreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Croydon and 18.5 miles from Broomall.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 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 Broomall.

Stop Ideas Near Oreland

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 Oreland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.9 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 12.8 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 12.8 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 12.9 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 Oreland.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

14 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Broomall. Straight-line distance: 25.06 mi (40.33 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Broomall

Census designated place in Pennsylvania

Population10,789
Coordinates39.9815000, -75.3565800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Broomall (-75.35658, 39.9815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 Broomall. 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.