How far is Penryn, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Penryn, PA to Croydon, PA is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
97.05 mi
01h 42m
Flight
77.79 mi
125.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.79 mi
Kilometers
125.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.05 mi
Kilometers
156.18 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Thu, Oct 15, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Penryn
Thu, Oct 15, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penryn
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Croydon
Thu, Oct 15, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penryn
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Penryn
45.9 mi
00h 51m
To Croydon
51.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penryn and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on North Penryn Road

    2 m · 2 sec · North Penryn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Newport Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Newport Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · East Newport Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Newport Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Newport Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Street

    993 ft · 30 sec · North State Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2267 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  16. 16

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penryn 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
65 mi · 67%
North State Street
9.16 mi · 9%
East Newport Road
5.24 mi · 5%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 4%
Newport Road
3.96 mi · 4%
State Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

65 mi · 01h 10m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 51m from Penryn
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penryn 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 Penryn to Croydon?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Penryn and 51.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penryn and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penryn and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 77.79 mi (125.19 km).

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#1 Penryn

Situated in northern Lancaster County at an elevation of approximately 584 feet, this unincorporated community is defined by its rural, agricultural setting within Penn Township.

Population0
Coordinates40.2050900, -76.3682900
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport Road (-76.368277, 40.205109)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $15.27
Round trip
$30.53
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $15.27 $30.53
Mid-grade $4.93 $16.84 $33.69
Premium $5.31 $18.14 $36.29
Diesel $6.55 $22.40 $44.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Penryn and Croydon. The current time is 12:49:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.