How far is Croydon, PA from Norwood, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Norwood, PA is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
31.19 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.95 mi
40.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.19 mi
Kilometers
50.2 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
15.6 mi
00h 23m
To Norwood
15.6 mi
00h 23m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.8 mi · 36 min · Delaware Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington

    1253 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 420 North: Prospect Park

    1312 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Wanamaker Avenue

    2198 ft · 43 sec · Wanamaker Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1531 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chester Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Chester Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Ridley Avenue

    873 ft · 41 sec · West Ridley Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Welcome Avenue

    73 m · 10 sec · Welcome Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Welcome Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
26.8 mi · 86%
State Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Street Road
0.64 mi · 2%
Chester Pike
0.62 mi · 2%
Wanamaker Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

26.8 mi · 00h 36m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center City
00h 23m from Croydon
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 15.6 miles from Croydon and 15.6 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 2.2 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 2.1 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 2.1 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 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 Norwood. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.15 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Norwood

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.2996300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Norwood (-75.29963, 39.89178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 Norwood. The current time is 01:15:39.

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.