How far is Exton, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Exton, PA to Croydon, PA is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
45.95 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.15 mi
61.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.15 mi
Kilometers
61.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.95 mi
Kilometers
73.95 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Exton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exton
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Plymouth Meeting
PA

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Exton
22.9 mi
00h 29m
To Croydon
23 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    723 ft · 14 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia

    2055 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

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

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

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

    533 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Exton 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
25.2 mi · 55%
US 202 North
11.5 mi · 25%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 9%
East Lincoln Highway
1.82 mi · 4%
State Road
1.56 mi · 3%
I 76 West
0.44 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth Meeting
00h 29m from Exton
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Exton and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Plymouth Meeting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Exton and 23 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Exton and Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth Meeting

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 Plymouth Meeting and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.5 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 12.4 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 12.3 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 12.4 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 Plymouth Meeting.

RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exton and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.39 km).

Exton

#1 Exton

Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK

Population4,842
Coordinates40.0290000, -75.6207700
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.620642, 40.02901)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Exton and Croydon. The current time is 00:16:53.

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.