How far is Lawrence Park, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Croydon, PA is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
36.52 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.58 mi
39.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.52 mi
Kilometers
58.78 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence Park
2026-04-18T23:53
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence Park
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
Oreland
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

From Lawrence Park
18.3 mi
00h 23m
To Croydon
18.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on North Central Boulevard

    65 m · 11 sec · North Central Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cornwall Drive

    947 ft · 44 sec · Cornwall Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hastings Boulevard

    533 ft · 27 sec · Hastings Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sussex Boulevard

    108 m · 16 sec · Sussex Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chester Pike

    52 m · 9 sec · West Chester Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1657 ft · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    2644 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  15. 15

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence Park 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.6 mi · 48%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 30%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 11%
State Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Lawrence Road
0.55 mi · 1%
I 276 East
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreland
00h 23m from Lawrence Park
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence Park 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 Lawrence Park to Croydon?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Oreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Lawrence Park and 18.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence Park and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Oreland

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 Oreland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.8 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 12.7 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 12.6 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 12.7 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 Oreland.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

14 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.56 km).

Lawrence Park

#1 Lawrence Park

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,724
Coordinates39.9681700, -75.3413000
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Central Boulevard (-75.341319, 39.96808)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence Park and Croydon. The current time is 23:53:13.

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.