How far is Croydon, PA from Plymouth Meeting, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Plymouth Meeting, PA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.41 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.63 mi
31.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.63 mi
Kilometers
31.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.5 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth Meeting
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-19T07:37
Arrive Plymouth Meeting
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Hatboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
13.2 mi
00h 17m
To Plymouth Meeting
13.2 mi
00h 17m

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
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Plymouth Meeting.

  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

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Norristown

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Meeting, Germantown Pike East

    769 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Germantown Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marple Lane

    133 m · 21 sec · Marple Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right

    46 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.8 mi · 67%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 16%
State Road
1.56 mi · 6%
Norristown
0.82 mi · 3%
West Germantown Pike
0.68 mi · 3%
I 276
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

17.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatboro
00h 17m from Croydon
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Croydon and Rain Showers near Plymouth Meeting.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Plymouth Meeting?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Hatboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Croydon and 13.2 miles from Plymouth Meeting.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hatboro

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 Hatboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

City Hall North

Philadelphia , PA
82 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

17 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Plymouth Meeting. Straight-line distance: 19.63 mi (31.59 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Plymouth Meeting

#2 Plymouth Meeting

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,177
Coordinates40.1023300, -75.2743500
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Plymouth Meeting (-75.27435, 40.10233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.60
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.80 $7.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.28 $8.55
Premium $4.95 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.98 $5.56 $11.12

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 Plymouth Meeting. The current time is 07:37:22.

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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.