How far is West Grove, PA from Croydon, PA?

The driving distance from West Grove, PA to Croydon, PA is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
60.47 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52.26 mi
84.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.26 mi
Kilometers
84.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.47 mi
Kilometers
97.31 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Tue, Apr 14, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in West Grove
Tue, Apr 14, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Grove
2026-04-14T20:45
Arrive Croydon
Tue, Apr 14, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Grove
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
Ridley Park
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West Grove
30.2 mi
00h 38m
To Croydon
30.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Grove and Croydon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    116 m · 13 sec · Prospect Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Evergreen Street

    1438 ft · 36 sec · East Evergreen Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chatham Road

    1133 ft · 31 sec · Chatham Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North

    887 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    32.6 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Grove 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 54%
East Baltimore Pike
9.08 mi · 15%
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 13%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7.6 mi · 13%
State Road
1.56 mi · 3%
Street Road
0.58 mi · 1%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridley Park
00h 38m from West Grove
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Grove 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 West Grove to Croydon?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Ridley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from West Grove and 30.3 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Grove and Mostly Sunny near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Ridley Park

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 Ridley Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.8 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridley Park.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

19 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Grove and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 52.26 mi (84.1 km).

West Grove

#1 West Grove

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,838
Coordinates39.8220500, -75.8274400
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.827395, 39.821909)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.08 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
4.26 gal · 16.16 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.95 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $5.98 $12.74 $25.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Grove and Croydon. The current time is 20:45:04.

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.