How far is Delaware, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Delaware, PA to Croydon, PA is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Croydon.
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Start on the route
14.9 mi · 28 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road
54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Gap View Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Gap View Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
1.2 km · 2 min · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Broad Street
69 m · 4 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
796 ft · 24 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville
2167 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
1063 ft · 30 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn slight right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto New Falls Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Falls Road
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Turn left onto Newportville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Newportville Road
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Turn right onto Bristol Pike
585 ft · 28 sec · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
2996 ft · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto State Road
56 m · 4 sec · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delaware and Croydon.
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.
Route 31 South BEGIN
Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Delaware 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 Delaware to Croydon?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Riegelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Delaware and 52.2 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Delaware and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Riegelsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riegelsville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 74.18 mi (119.38 km).
#1 Delaware
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 7,116 |
| Coordinates | 41.1609300, -74.9093400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.09 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
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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