How far is East Lansdowne, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from East Lansdowne, PA to Croydon, PA is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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.
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Lansdowne and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Lansdowne and Croydon.
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Start on Emerson Avenue
910 ft · 40 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto Long Lane
603 ft · 21 sec · Long Lane
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Continue on Oak Avenue
981 ft · 29 sec · Oak Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Church Lane
118 m · 22 sec · North Church Lane
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto South 45th Street
629 ft · 25 sec · South 45th Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1871 ft · 55 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue
1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South University Avenue
1802 ft · 55 sec · South University Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West
2754 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Street Road
3064 ft · 1 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 East Lansdowne 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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 East Lansdowne 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 East Lansdowne to Croydon?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from East Lansdowne and 17.4 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Lansdowne and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Lansdowne and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 21.31 mi (34.3 km).
#1 East Lansdowne
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,668 |
| Coordinates | 39.9456700, -75.2612900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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