How far is Lower Saucon, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Lower Saucon, PA to Croydon, PA is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
53.02 mi
01h 22m
Flight
41.03 mi
66.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.03 mi
Kilometers
66.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.02 mi
Kilometers
85.33 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Saucon
2026-04-18T05:56
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lower Saucon
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
Doylestown
PA

Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

From Lower Saucon
24.5 mi
00h 41m
To Croydon
28.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Lower Saucon and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Saucon and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Saucon Road

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Lower Saucon Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

    11 mi · 16 min · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Easton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Easton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Swamp Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Swamp Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Swamp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto York Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · York Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Bristol Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Bristol Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Second Street Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Street Road

    9.4 mi · 16 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 Lower Saucon and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
11 mi · 21%
Street Road
9.43 mi · 18%
York Road
5.13 mi · 10%
West Bristol Road
4.09 mi · 8%
Lower Saucon Road
3.9 mi · 7%
Durham Road
3.74 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

11 mi · 00h 16m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doylestown
00h 41m from Lower Saucon
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lower Saucon 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 Lower Saucon to Croydon?

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Doylestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Lower Saucon and 28.5 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lower Saucon and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Doylestown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Doylestown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

31 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

35 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

36 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Saucon and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 41.03 mi (66.03 km).

Lower Saucon

#1 Lower Saucon

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population10,813
Coordinates40.6062100, -75.2824000
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Saucon Road (-75.282492, 40.606249)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lower Saucon and Croydon. The current time is 05:56:46.

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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.