How far is Jenkintown, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Jenkintown, PA to Croydon, PA is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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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 Jenkintown and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenkintown and Croydon.
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Start on West Avenue
877 ft · 30 sec · West Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Newbold Road
59 m · 11 sec · Newbold Road
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Turn left onto Washington Lane
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Lane
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Road
130 m · 10 sec · Susquehanna Road
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Turn right onto 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 Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jenkintown to Croydon?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 8.1 miles from Jenkintown and 8 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.88 km).
#1 Jenkintown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,413 |
| Coordinates | 40.0959400, -75.1251700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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