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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
9.4 mi · 16 min · Street Road
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Turn right onto Second Street Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike
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Turn left onto East Bristol Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Bristol Road
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Turn right onto York Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Swamp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road
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Continue on East Swamp Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Swamp Road
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Turn right onto North Easton Road
19.1 mi · 30 min · North Easton Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
2193 ft · 42 sec · Durham Road
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Turn slight right onto Red Bridge Road
3073 ft · 2 min · Red Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Stouts Valley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Stouts Valley Road
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Turn sharp right onto Durham Road
2782 ft · 2 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
2044 ft · 2 min · Durham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Raubsville Road
2681 ft · 54 sec · Raubsville Road
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Turn slight left onto Morgan Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Morgan Hill Road
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Turn left onto Diehl Road
2868 ft · 2 min · Diehl Road
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Turn right onto Berger Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Berger Road
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Continue on Main Street
1388 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 25th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · 25th Street
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Turn left onto Northampton Street
2787 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street
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Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
749 ft · 18 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dublin.
Cornwells Heights
Ardmore
Trenton Transit Center
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Palmer Heights. Straight-line distance: 45.55 mi (73.31 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer Heights
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,762 |
| Coordinates | 40.6873200, -75.2624000 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer Heights (-75.2624, 40.68732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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