How far is Croydon, PA from Palmer Heights, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Palmer Heights, PA is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
54.11 mi
01h 35m
Flight
45.55 mi
73.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.55 mi
Kilometers
73.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.11 mi
Kilometers
87.08 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmer Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Palmer Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Dublin
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Croydon
27 mi
00h 47m
To Palmer Heights
27 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Palmer Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Second Street Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Bristol Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · East Bristol Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto York Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · York Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Swamp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Swamp Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Swamp Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Easton Road

    19.1 mi · 30 min · North Easton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    2193 ft · 42 sec · Durham Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Red Bridge Road

    3073 ft · 2 min · Red Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stouts Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Stouts Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Durham Road

    2782 ft · 2 min · Durham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Durham Road

    2044 ft · 2 min · Durham Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raubsville Road

    2681 ft · 54 sec · Raubsville Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Morgan Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Morgan Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Diehl Road

    2868 ft · 2 min · Diehl Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Berger Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Berger Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1388 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 25th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 25th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northampton Street

    2787 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue

    749 ft · 18 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Easton Road
19.1 mi · 35%
Street Road
9.44 mi · 17%
York Road
5.13 mi · 9%
East Bristol Road
4.08 mi · 8%
Morgan Hill Road
2.31 mi · 4%
25th Street
1.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Easton Road

Turn right onto North Easton Road

19.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 47m from Croydon
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Palmer Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Palmer Heights?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Croydon and 27 miles from Palmer Heights.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dublin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dublin.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

40 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

41 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

42 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

42 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Palmer Heights. Straight-line distance: 45.55 mi (73.31 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 Palmer Heights

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,762
Coordinates40.6873200, -75.2624000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Palmer Heights (-75.2624, 40.68732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.95 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.98 $11.42 $22.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Palmer Heights. The current time is 07:39:16.

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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.