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

The driving distance from Willow Grove, PA to Croydon, PA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.73 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.88 mi
19.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.88 mi
Kilometers
19.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.73 mi
Kilometers
26.93 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croydon
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Grove
2026-04-17T11:00
Arrive Croydon
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Willow Grove
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southampton
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Willow Grove
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Croydon
8.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    35 m · 4 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1651 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  9. 9

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Grove 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.69 mi · 52%
Street Road
3.99 mi · 24%
State Road
1.56 mi · 9%
Easton Road
1.41 mi · 8%
PA 132
0.41 mi · 2%
I 276 East
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

8.69 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southampton
00h 14m from Willow Grove
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Willow Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willow Grove to Croydon?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Willow Grove and 8.4 miles from Croydon.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Willow Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.

Stop Ideas Near Southampton

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 Southampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall North

Philadelphia , PA
82 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

25 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Grove and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 11.88 mi (19.12 km).

Willow Grove

#1 Willow Grove

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population15,726
Coordinates40.1440000, -75.1157300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Croydon

#2 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.115754, 40.144061)
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Grove and Croydon. The current time is 11:00:29.

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.