How far is Croydon, PA from Red Lion, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Red Lion, PA is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
3193 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20 mi · 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Turn right
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Old Woods Road
688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road
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Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
3107 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road
2568 ft · 51 sec · Trumbauersville Road
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Turn slight left onto Nace Road
851 ft · 43 sec · Nace Road
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Turn left onto Carvers Hill Road
2348 ft · 52 sec · Carvers Hill Road
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Turn right onto Old Plains Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on Route 663
701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
843 ft · 21 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gravel Pike
3.8 mi · 7 min · Gravel Pike
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Continue on Seisholtzville Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Seisholtzville Road
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Continue on State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Buckhill Lane
78 m · 11 sec · Buckhill Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhill Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Red Lion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Cloudy 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 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Croydon and 30.2 miles from Red Lion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Red Lion.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Red Lion. Straight-line distance: 46.35 mi (74.6 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Lion
Situated within Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community sits at an elevation of roughly 741 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4806500, -75.6160200 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lion (-75.61602, 40.48065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.46 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
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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