How far is Croydon, PA from Chadds Ford, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Chadds Ford, PA is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Chadds Ford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Chadds Ford.
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Start on State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
1 km · 1 min · Street Road
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
33.2 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
3.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Creek Road
702 ft · 16 sec · Creek Road
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Turn right onto Mill Road
113 m · 14 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Station Way Road
602 ft · 17 sec · Station Way Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Station Way Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Chadds Ford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Rain Showers Likely near Chadds Ford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Chadds Ford?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 23.4 miles from Croydon and 23.5 miles from Chadds Ford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Rain Showers Likely near Chadds Ford.
Stop Ideas Near Whitman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitman.
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Chadds Ford. Straight-line distance: 39.35 mi (63.32 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chadds Ford
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.8717800, -75.5913200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chadds Ford (-75.59132, 39.87178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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