How far is Croydon, PA from Franklin, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Franklin, PA is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.13 mi
01h 41m
Flight
55.45 mi
89.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.45 mi
Kilometers
89.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.13 mi
Kilometers
111.25 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 12:30 AM EST
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-11-06T22:49
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 12:30 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
9:30 PM EST
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
Upland
PA

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Croydon
34.5 mi
00h 50m
To Franklin
34.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
Franklin Weather
PA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using New London as the closest live forecast in the Chester County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Delaware Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 273: Christiana, Newark

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on DE 273 West: Newark

    957 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Capitol Trail

    896 ft · 28 sec · Capitol Trail

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Cleveland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Cleveland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    63 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto New London Road

    7 mi · 13 min · New London Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chesterville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Peacedale Road

    660 ft · 29 sec · Peacedale Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Walker Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Walker Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
36.1 mi · 52%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 17%
New London Road
6.98 mi · 10%
Delaware Turnpike
3.42 mi · 5%
Wilmington Expressway
1.57 mi · 2%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upland
00h 50m from Croydon
Leave By
3:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Croydon and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Upland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Croydon and 34.6 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Croydon and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Upland

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 Upland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.7 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 13.7 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 13.8 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 13.8 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 Upland.

RAIL

Wilmington station

19 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Ardmore

19 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

20 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 55.45 mi (89.24 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Franklin

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population774
Coordinates39.7428900, -75.8485500
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Franklin (-75.84855, 39.74289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.48
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $10.74 $21.48
Mid-grade $4.82 $11.77 $23.54
Premium $5.27 $12.87 $25.74
Diesel $6.58 $16.06 $32.12

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Franklin. The current time is 22:49:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.