How far is Fairmount, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Fairmount, PA to Croydon, PA is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
79.47 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.56 mi
108.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.56 mi
Kilometers
108.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.47 mi
Kilometers
127.9 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Fairmount
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmount
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
Ward
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Fairmount
40.3 mi
00h 49m
To Croydon
39.1 mi
00h 49m

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
6 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 Fairmount and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairmount Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Fairmount Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Little Britain Road North

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Little Britain Road North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Green Lane

    2890 ft · 1 min · Green Lane

  4. 4

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Christine Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1614 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    20.2 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    32.6 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  14. 14

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 41%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.2 mi · 25%
East Baltimore Pike
9.08 mi · 11%
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 10%
West Christine Road
2.87 mi · 4%
Nottingham Road
2.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

32.6 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 49m from Fairmount
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairmount and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Fairmount and 39.1 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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 Ward and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.

RAIL

Wilmington station

16 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

18 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

18 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

22 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 67.56 mi (108.72 km).

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#1 Fairmount

Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,252
Coordinates39.8145500, -76.1282900
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmount Road (-76.128293, 39.814611)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.92 $25.85
Premium $4.95 $13.92 $27.84
Diesel $5.98 $16.80 $33.61

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 Fairmount and Croydon. The current time is 01:59:55.

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.