How far is Palmdale, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Palmdale, PA to Croydon, PA is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmdale and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmdale and Croydon.
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Start on Roosevelt Avenue
24 m · 9 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chocolate Avenue
2711 ft · 1 min · East Chocolate Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lingle Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Lingle Avenue
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Turn straight onto Palmyra Road
1529 ft · 38 sec · Palmyra Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Horseshoe Pike
10.2 mi · 16 min · Horseshoe Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
2532 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
85.1 mi · 1 hr 31 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 Palmdale 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
85.1 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palmdale and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmdale to Croydon?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Palmdale and 52.8 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.61 one way or $33.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmdale and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Nantmeal.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmdale and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 91.68 mi (147.54 km).
#1 Palmdale
Situated in southeastern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within Dauphin County at an approximate elevation of 433 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2978700, -76.6185800 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $4.46 | $16.61 | $33.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $24.37 | $48.73 |
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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