How far is Croydon, PA from Fairview, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Fairview, PA is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
32.29 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.7 mi
44.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.7 mi
Kilometers
44.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.29 mi
Kilometers
51.97 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, Apr 10, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Fri, Apr 10, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-10T21:42
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Apr 10, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Center City
PA

Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA

From Croydon
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To Fairview
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.2 mi · 38 min · Delaware Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn Terminals

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    92 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Stewart Avenue

    1000 ft · 27 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Chester Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fairview Road

    2245 ft · 1 min · Fairview Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Essex Avenue

    665 ft · 23 sec · Essex Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
28.2 mi · 87%
State Road
1.56 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
0.7 mi · 2%
Street Road
0.64 mi · 2%
Fairview Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Chester
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

28.2 mi · 00h 38m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center City
00h 23m from Croydon
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Croydon and 16.2 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Center City

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 Center City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 1.6 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 1.6 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 1.6 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 1.6 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 Center City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 27.7 mi (44.58 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Fairview

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population186
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.3446300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Fairview (-75.34463, 39.87178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Fairview. The current time is 21:42:02.

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.