How far is Glenside, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Glenside, PA to Croydon, PA is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenside and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenside and Croydon.
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Start on the route
108 m · 28 sec
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Turn right onto North Easton Road
113 m · 21 sec · North Easton Road
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Turn left onto Mount Carmel Avenue
3105 ft · 2 min · Mount Carmel Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1412 ft · 43 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Wharton Road
76 m · 9 sec · Wharton Road
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Turn left onto Baeder Road
2807 ft · 2 min · Baeder Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baeder Road
1391 ft · 50 sec · Baeder Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
600 ft · 17 sec · Old York Road
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Turn right onto The Fairway
3202 ft · 1 min · The Fairway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rydal Road
671 ft · 16 sec · Rydal Road
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Continue on Valley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Welsh Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Welsh Road
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Continue on Philmont Avenue
3004 ft · 1 min · Philmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Red Lion Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Red Lion Road
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Turn left onto Haldeman Avenue
3154 ft · 1 min · Haldeman Avenue
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
3270 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Woodhaven Road
1564 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodhaven Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodhaven Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Knights Road
578 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Woodhaven Road
1724 ft · 31 sec · Woodhaven Road
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Turn left onto Knights Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Knights Road
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Turn straight
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Street Road
2.3 mi · 4 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 Glenside 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.
Red Lion Road
Turn right onto Red Lion Road
2.7 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Glenside and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenside to Croydon?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Glenside and 12.1 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenside and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Bensalem
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 Bensalem.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenside and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 13.18 mi (21.21 km).
#1 Glenside
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 8,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.1023300, -75.1521200 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
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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