How far is Croydon, PA from Linwood, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Linwood, PA is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
37.93 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33 mi
53.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33 mi
Kilometers
53.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.93 mi
Kilometers
61.04 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linwood
Sun, Nov 8, 4:35 PM EST
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Nov 8, 5:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Linwood
Sun, Nov 8, 4:35 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Wharton
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Croydon
19 mi
00h 27m
To Linwood
19 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Delaware Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Chichester Avenue

    964 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Avenue

    79 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chichester Avenue

    2319 ft · 1 min · Chichester Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chichester Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
34.9 mi · 92%
State Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Street Road
0.64 mi · 2%
Chichester Avenue
0.62 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.21 mi · 1%
Pleasant Avenue
0.05 mi
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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 27m from Croydon
Leave By
4:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Linwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Croydon and 19 miles from Linwood.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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 Wharton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 2 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 2.2 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 2.2 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 2.1 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 Wharton.

RAIL

30th Street Station

4 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

8 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Linwood. Straight-line distance: 33 mi (53.11 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 Linwood

Linwood is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8265000, -75.4254700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Linwood (-75.42547, 39.8265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.71
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $5.85 $11.71
Mid-grade $4.80 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $5.25 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $6.56 $8.79 $17.59

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Linwood. The current time is 15:41:08.

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.