How far is Croydon, PA from Red Lion, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Red Lion, PA is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
52.36 mi
01h 19m
Flight
43.66 mi
70.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.66 mi
Kilometers
70.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.36 mi
Kilometers
84.26 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-18T11:22
Arrive Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Colwyn
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
26.2 mi
00h 39m
To Red Lion
26.2 mi
00h 39m

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
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Red Lion.

  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 right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Street Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Conservatory Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
33.2 mi · 63%
Baltimore Pike
7.48 mi · 14%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 14%
State Road
1.56 mi · 3%
Street Road
1.52 mi · 3%
Lenape Road
0.94 mi · 2%
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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colwyn
00h 39m from Croydon
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Red Lion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Red Lion?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Colwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Croydon and 26.2 miles from Red Lion.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colwyn

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 Colwyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 6.2 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 6.3 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 6.3 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 6.3 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 Colwyn.

RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

13 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Red Lion. Straight-line distance: 43.66 mi (70.26 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Red Lion

#2 Red Lion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,309
Coordinates39.8781700, -75.6816000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Red Lion (-75.6816, 39.87817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 Red Lion. The current time is 11:22:31.

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.