How far is Upper Providence, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Providence, PA to Croydon, PA is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Providence and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Providence and Croydon.
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Start on West Bishop Hollow Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · West Bishop Hollow Road
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
2902 ft · 1 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Bryn Mawr Avenue
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Turn left onto Sproul Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Sproul Road
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Continue on North Spring Mill Road
1340 ft · 38 sec · North Spring Mill Road
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Turn sharp left onto East Lancaster Avenue
1005 ft · 26 sec · East Lancaster Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
1884 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1657 ft · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.6 mi · 19 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 Upper Providence 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
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Providence and Sunny near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Providence to Croydon?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Upper Providence and 21.2 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Upper Providence and Sunny near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitemarsh.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Providence and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 28.96 mi (46.61 km).
#1 Upper Providence
Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 24,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.9551100, -75.4229700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
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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