How far is Devon, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Devon, PA to Croydon, PA is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.78 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.91 mi
44.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.91 mi
Kilometers
44.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.78 mi
Kilometers
59.19 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 1:52 AM EST
Return by in Devon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Devon
2026-11-07T01:03
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Nov 7, 1:52 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Devon
9:30 PM EST
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
Oreland
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

From Devon
18.3 mi
00h 24m
To Croydon
18.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fairfield Road

    38 m · 5 sec · North Fairfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Old Lancaster Road

    860 ft · 37 sec · Old Lancaster Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Devon State Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devon State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Valley Forge Road

    2492 ft · 1 min · North Valley Forge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Swedesford Road

    2890 ft · 1 min · East Swedesford Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 North

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  16. 16

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
25.2 mi · 68%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 11%
US 202 North
1.93 mi · 5%
State Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Devon State Road
1.14 mi · 3%
East Swedesford Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

25.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreland
00h 24m from Devon
Leave By
4:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Devon 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 Devon to Croydon?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Oreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Devon and 18.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oreland

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 Oreland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.8 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 12.6 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 12.6 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 12.7 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 Oreland.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

14 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Devon and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 27.91 mi (44.92 km).

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#1 Devon

Situated within Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of 499 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0492800, -75.4290800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fairfield Road (-75.428962, 40.049292)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.45
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $5.72 $11.45
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.27 $12.54
Premium $5.27 $6.86 $13.71
Diesel $6.58 $8.56 $17.11

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Devon and Croydon. The current time is 01:03:05.

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.