How far is Croydon, PA from Shillington, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Shillington, PA is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.86 mi
01h 31m
Flight
58.08 mi
93.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.08 mi
Kilometers
93.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.86 mi
Kilometers
118.86 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shillington
Mon, May 25, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Mon, May 25, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-05-25T00:34
Arrive Shillington
Mon, May 25, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Croydon
36.9 mi
00h 45m
To Shillington
37 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Shillington.

  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

    52.6 mi · 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Green Hills

    768 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Waverly Street

    2961 ft · 1 min · South Waverly Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Reading Avenue

    111 m · 21 sec · Reading Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
52.6 mi · 71%
Morgantown Expressway
7.59 mi · 10%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 6%
Morgantown Road
3.51 mi · 5%
Philadelphia Avenue
2.05 mi · 3%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

52.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 45m from Croydon
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Croydon and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shillington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Shillington?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Croydon and 37 miles from Shillington.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Croydon and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shillington.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterbrook, 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 Chesterbrook.

RAIL

Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
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Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Shillington. Straight-line distance: 58.08 mi (93.47 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Shillington

#2 Shillington

Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK

Population5,300
Coordinates40.3078700, -75.9654900
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Shillington (-75.96549, 40.30787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.33
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.66 $21.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.95 $12.93 $25.86
Diesel $5.98 $15.61 $31.22

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Shillington. The current time is 00:34:25.

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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.