How far is Croydon, PA from Hereford, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Hereford, PA is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
55.93 mi
01h 16m
Flight
42.37 mi
68.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.37 mi
Kilometers
68.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.93 mi
Kilometers
90.01 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hereford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T12:30
Arrive Hereford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Blue Bell
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From Croydon
28 mi
00h 38m
To Hereford
28 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    20 mi · 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Woods Road

    688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road

    3107 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road

    2568 ft · 51 sec · Trumbauersville Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Nace Road

    851 ft · 43 sec · Nace Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Carvers Hill Road

    2348 ft · 52 sec · Carvers Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Plains Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 663

    701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663

  20. 20

    Continue on Quakertown Avenue

    843 ft · 21 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Gravel Pike

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Gravel Pike

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    154 m · 13 sec · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    79 m · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20 mi · 36%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 30%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 8%
Gravel Pike
3.79 mi · 7%
Old Plains Road
2.43 mi · 4%
John Fries Highway
1.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

20 mi · 00h 21m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Bell
00h 38m from Croydon
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Rain Showers near Hereford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Croydon and 28 miles from Hereford.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Rain Showers near Hereford.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell

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 Blue Bell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.1 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 Blue Bell.

RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

22 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

23 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 42.37 mi (68.18 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hereford

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population3,065
Coordinates40.4492600, -75.5521300
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Hereford (-75.55213, 40.44926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Hereford. The current time is 12:30:56.

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.