How far is Croydon, PA from Tacony, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Tacony, PA is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
10.05 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.39 mi
13.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.39 mi
Kilometers
13.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.18 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacony
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-10-15T20:42
Arrive Tacony
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Croydon
5 mi
00h 08m
To Tacony
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 8 min · Delaware Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Cottman Avenue, Tacony Palmyra Bridge, Rhawn Street

    1367 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Wissinoming Street

    1064 ft · 38 sec · Wissinoming Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cottman Avenue

    2196 ft · 1 min · Cottman Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Torresdale Avenue

    1988 ft · 1 min · Torresdale Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tyson Avenue

    1819 ft · 1 min · Tyson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walker Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Walker Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
6.04 mi · 60%
State Road
1.56 mi · 15%
Cottman Avenue
0.67 mi · 7%
Street Road
0.64 mi · 6%
Torresdale Avenue
0.38 mi · 4%
Tyson Avenue
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

6.04 mi · 00h 08m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 08m from Croydon
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Tacony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Croydon and 5 miles from Tacony.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Cloudy near Tacony.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.4 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 12.4 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 12.3 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 12.4 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 Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Tacony. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.51 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tacony

Situated in the northeastern section of Philadelphia County, this community lies along the Delaware River within the Atlantic Coastal Plain.

Population0
Coordinates40.0312200, -75.0443400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Tacony (-75.04434, 40.03122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.12
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $1.56 $3.12
Mid-grade $4.93 $1.72 $3.45
Premium $5.31 $1.86 $3.71
Diesel $6.55 $2.29 $4.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Tacony. The current time is 20:42:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.