How far is Croydon, PA from Upper Providence, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Upper Providence, PA is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
Driving 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 00m.
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 Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Upper Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Upper Providence.
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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 left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Villanova, Villanova University, Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr College, Harcum College, Haverford College
134 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lancaster Avenue
2326 ft · 1 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
65 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto North Spring Mill Road
1088 ft · 23 sec · North Spring Mill Road
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Continue on Sproul Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Sproul Road
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Turn right onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Bryn Mawr Avenue
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
2930 ft · 1 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Bishop Hollow Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Bishop Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bishop Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Upper Providence.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Upper Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Upper Providence?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Croydon and 20.3 miles from Upper Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Croydon and Mostly Sunny near Upper Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitemarsh.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Upper Providence. Straight-line distance: 28.96 mi (46.61 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Providence
Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 24,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.9551100, -75.4229700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Providence (-75.42297, 39.95511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.37 | $18.73 |
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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