How far is Palmer Heights, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Palmer Heights, PA to Croydon, PA is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
70.35 mi
01h 32m
Flight
45.55 mi
73.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.55 mi
Kilometers
73.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.35 mi
Kilometers
113.21 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Palmer Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer Heights
2026-04-18T06:09
Arrive Croydon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmer Heights
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
Dublin
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Palmer Heights
27 mi
00h 46m
To Croydon
43.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 Palmer Heights and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmer Heights and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on North Greenwood Avenue

    749 ft · 27 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northampton Street

    2760 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 25th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1388 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Berger Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Berger Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Diehl Road

    2868 ft · 2 min · Diehl Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Morgan Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Raubsville Road

    2681 ft · 58 sec · Raubsville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    2044 ft · 1 min · Durham Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Durham Road

    2782 ft · 2 min · Durham Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Stouts Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Stouts Valley Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Bridge Road

    3073 ft · 2 min · Red Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Durham Road

    2193 ft · 45 sec · Durham Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    18 mi · 28 min · Easton Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Easton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Easton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Swamp Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Swamp Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Swamp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto York Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · York Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Bristol Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Bristol Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Second Street Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Street Road

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Street Road

  22. 22

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer Heights 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
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
18 mi · 26%
Street Road
9.43 mi · 13%
York Road
5.13 mi · 7%
West Bristol Road
4.09 mi · 6%
Morgan Hill Road
2.31 mi · 3%
25th Street
1.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

Turn right onto Easton Road

18 mi · 00h 28m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 46m from Palmer Heights
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmer Heights 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 Palmer Heights to Croydon?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Palmer Heights and 43.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmer Heights and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dublin, 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 Dublin.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

40 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

41 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

42 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

42 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer Heights and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 45.55 mi (73.31 km).

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#1 Palmer Heights

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,762
Coordinates40.6873200, -75.2624000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Greenwood Avenue (-75.262323, 40.687347)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.41 $22.81
Premium $4.95 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.98 $14.83 $29.66

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 Palmer Heights and Croydon. The current time is 06:09:13.

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.