How far is Limerick, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Limerick, PA to Croydon, PA is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
49.13 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.14 mi
54.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.14 mi
Kilometers
54.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.13 mi
Kilometers
79.06 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Limerick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limerick
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
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 Limerick
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 Limerick
24.5 mi
00h 28m
To Croydon
24.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°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 Limerick and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limerick Road

    11 m · 9 sec · South Limerick Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ridge Pike

    1569 ft · 40 sec · West Ridge Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lewis Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Pottstown Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    2230 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2395 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

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

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

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

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  18. 18

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limerick 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
25.2 mi · 51%
Pottstown Expressway
11.2 mi · 23%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 8%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 5%
State Road
1.56 mi · 3%
North Lewis Road
1.56 mi · 3%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth Meeting
00h 28m from Limerick
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Limerick and Sunny near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 24.5 miles from Limerick and 24.6 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Limerick 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 12.9 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 12.8 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 12.7 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 12.8 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 Limerick and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 34.14 mi (54.94 km).

Limerick

#1 Limerick

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population19,500
Coordinates40.2309300, -75.5221200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Limerick Road (-75.522177, 40.230962)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $7.07
Round trip
$14.14
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.07 $14.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.96 $15.91
Premium $4.95 $8.57 $17.14
Diesel $5.98 $10.35 $20.69

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 Limerick and Croydon. The current time is 03:28:45.

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.