How far is Peach Bottom, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Peach Bottom, PA to Croydon, PA is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
86.03 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.83 mi
118.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.83 mi
Kilometers
118.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.03 mi
Kilometers
138.45 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Peach Bottom
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peach Bottom
2026-04-19T15:15
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peach Bottom
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
Boothwyn
PA

Census designated place

From Peach Bottom
46.4 mi
00h 53m
To Croydon
39.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peach Bottom and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peach Bottom and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on Edgewood Lane

    106 m · 25 sec · Edgewood Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Peach Bottom Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Peach Bottom Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Peach Bottom Road

    2979 ft · 2 min · Peach Bottom Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Riverview Road

    1194 ft · 25 sec · Riverview Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverview Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Riverview Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pilottown Road

    1768 ft · 44 sec · Pilottown Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Old Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    1983 ft · 55 sec · New Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Connelly Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Connelly Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Conowingo Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Conowingo Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rising Sun Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rising Sun Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Rising Sun Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Rising Sun Road

    2640 ft · 50 sec · Rising Sun Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2243 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Queen Street

    85 m · 6 sec · South Queen Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Biggs Highway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Biggs Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North East Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North East Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 95 North: New York

    2603 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway

    947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Delaware Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    32.6 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  29. 29

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peach Bottom and Croydon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
36.1 mi · 42%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14%
Delaware Turnpike
10.5 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
9.04 mi · 11%
Biggs Highway
7.29 mi · 8%
Riverview Road
2.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boothwyn
00h 53m from Peach Bottom
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Peach Bottom 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 Peach Bottom to Croydon?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Boothwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Peach Bottom and 39.7 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Peach Bottom and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Boothwyn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boothwyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 12 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wilmington station

14 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Paoli

24 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peach Bottom and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 73.83 mi (118.81 km).

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#1 Peach Bottom

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,053
Coordinates39.7509400, -76.2257900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Peach Bottom Village (-76.225616, 39.750738)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.42 $24.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.95 $15.06 $30.12
Diesel $5.98 $18.18 $36.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Peach Bottom and Croydon. The current time is 15:15:31.

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.