How far is Durham, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Durham, PA to Croydon, PA is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Croydon.
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Start on Old Furnace Road
16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road
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Continue on Durham Road
732 ft · 33 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
1389 ft · 28 sec · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Gallows Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Gallows Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Harrow Road
1156 ft · 25 sec · Harrow Road
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Continue on Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
11 mi · 16 min · Easton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Easton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Easton Road
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Turn left onto East Swamp Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Swamp Road
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Continue on Swamp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road
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Turn right onto York Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · York Road
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Turn left onto West Bristol Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Bristol Road
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Turn right onto Second Street Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike
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Turn left onto Street Road
9.4 mi · 16 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · 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 Durham 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.
Easton Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
11 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Croydon?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Buckingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Durham and 26.1 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Buckingham
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 Buckingham.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 37.71 mi (60.69 km).
#1 Durham
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.5756600, -75.2232300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
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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