How far is New London, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from New London, PA to Croydon, PA is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Croydon.
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Start on State Road
35 m · 6 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Newark Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road
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Turn straight onto South Jennersville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Jennersville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
9.9 mi · 14 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Conchester Highway
8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Street Road
3064 ft · 1 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 New London and Croydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New London and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New London to Croydon?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from New London and 32.9 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New London and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Wilmington station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 55.63 mi (89.53 km).
#1 New London
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.7826100, -75.8755000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.49 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.87 | $27.75 |
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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