How far is North Wales, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from North Wales, PA to Croydon, PA is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Wales and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wales and Croydon.
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Start on East Walnut Street
6 m · 8 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2771 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Sumneytown Pike
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Sumneytown Pike
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Continue on Norristown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Norristown Road
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Take the ramp right toward PA 309 South
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 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 North Wales 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Wales 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 North Wales to Croydon?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Hatboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from North Wales and 13.9 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Wales and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Hatboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Dilworth Park
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Philadelphia City Hall
City Hall Tours and Visitor Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hatboro.
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Wales and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.69 km).
#1 North Wales
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2109400, -75.2782300 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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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