How far is Tinicum, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from Tinicum, PA to Croydon, PA is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
38.44 mi
00h 58m
Flight
27.17 mi
43.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.17 mi
Kilometers
43.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.44 mi
Kilometers
61.87 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 PM EDT
Return by in Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tinicum
2026-04-19T12:25
Arrive Croydon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tinicum
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
Warminster
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From Tinicum
17.3 mi
00h 29m
To Croydon
21.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
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 Tinicum and Croydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smithtown Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto East Dark Hollow Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dark Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dark Hollow Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Easton Road

    1307 ft · 27 sec · Old Easton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Easton Road

    875 ft · 20 sec · Old Easton Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Easton Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Easton Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Easton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Easton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Swamp Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Swamp Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Swamp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto York Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · York Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Bristol Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Bristol Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Second Street Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Street Road

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Street Road

  14. 14

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tinicum 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Street Road
9.43 mi · 25%
Easton Road
5.58 mi · 15%
York Road
5.13 mi · 13%
West Bristol Road
4.09 mi · 11%
East Swamp Road
1.6 mi · 4%
State Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Street Road

Turn left onto Street Road

9.43 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warminster
00h 29m from Tinicum
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tinicum 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 Tinicum to Croydon?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Warminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Tinicum and 21.2 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warminster

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 Warminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

24 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

26 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tinicum and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.73 km).

Tinicum

#1 Tinicum

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,109
Coordinates40.4484400, -75.1076700
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithtown Road (-75.107669, 40.448352)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 Tinicum and Croydon. The current time is 12:25:13.

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.