How far is Dale, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Dale, PA to Croydon, PA is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
54.4 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.9 mi
70.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.9 mi
Kilometers
70.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.4 mi
Kilometers
87.55 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dale
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blue Bell
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From Dale
27.2 mi
00h 38m
To Croydon
27.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dale Road

    826 ft · 40 sec · Dale Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forgedale Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Forgedale Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Route 100

    1 km · 1 min · Old Route 100

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dairy Lane

    1426 ft · 1 min · Dairy Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 100

    68 m · 12 sec · Route 100

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Niantic Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Niantic Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hill Road

    5.2 mi · 10 min · Hill Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gravel Pike

    948 ft · 29 sec · Gravel Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sumneytown Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Sumneytown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP South

    2733 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    9.8 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 33%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.77 mi · 18%
Main Street
5.4 mi · 10%
Hill Road
5.19 mi · 10%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 7%
Sumneytown Pike
3.85 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18 mi · 00h 19m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Bell
00h 38m from Dale
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dale and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Dale and 27.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell

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 Blue Bell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.

RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

22 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

23 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dale and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 43.9 mi (70.65 km).

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#1 Dale

Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,110
Coordinates40.4162100, -75.6157400
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Dale Road (-75.615813, 40.416203)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 Dale and Croydon. The current time is 08:21:31.

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.