How far is Croydon, PA from King of Prussia, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to King of Prussia, PA is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.43 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.04 mi
41.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.43 mi
Kilometers
53.8 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Wed, May 13, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-05-13T07:29
Arrive King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Willow Grove
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

From Croydon
16.7 mi
00h 22m
To King of Prussia
16.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and King of Prussia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and King of Prussia.

  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

    24.6 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    2484 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1398 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    960 ft · 20 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward North Gulph Road, Valley Forge, Village Drive

    820 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Village Drive

    624 ft · 52 sec · Village Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Gulph Road

    1689 ft · 45 sec · North Gulph Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mall Boulevard

    1381 ft · 34 sec · Mall Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    56 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and King of Prussia.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24.6 mi · 74%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 13%
State Road
1.56 mi · 5%
I 76 East
0.74 mi · 2%
I 276
0.6 mi · 2%
North Gulph Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

24.6 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Grove
00h 22m from Croydon
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near King of Prussia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to King of Prussia?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willow Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Croydon and 16.7 miles from King of Prussia.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Croydon and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near King of Prussia.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Grove

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 Willow Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.9 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 13.8 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 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 13.9 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 Willow Grove.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

16 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

17 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

19 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

21 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and King of Prussia. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.9 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
King of Prussia

#2 King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,936
Coordinates40.0892700, -75.3960200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: King of Prussia (-75.39602, 40.08927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and King of Prussia. The current time is 07:29:32.

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.