Trip from Benton, PA to Croydon, PA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

86.8 mi

140 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 7m ★

6 AM

2h 16m

8 AM

2h 35m

10 AM

2h 23m

12 PM

2h 21m

3 PM

2h 24m

5 PM

2h 34m

8 PM

2h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Benton, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Benton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 86.8 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

43.4 miles from Benton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Benton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 86.8 miles and takes about 2h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near US 222; PA 272 / Robert Fulton Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 86.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (US 222; PA 272 / Robert Fulton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 222; PA 272 / Robert Fulton Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 222; PA 272 / Robert Fulton Highway

Navigation decision point

14.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

51.8 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

84.4 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 37 Toward PA 132: Street Road

85.2 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Delaware Expressway	32.6 mi	44m
Kennett-Oxford Bypass	20.2 mi	27m
East Baltimore Pike	9.1 mi	15m
Conchester Highway	8.1 mi	13m
Nottingham Road	6.7 mi	11m
Furniss Road	2.6 mi	5m
West Christine Road	2.6 mi	4m
State Road	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 32.6 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton, PA and Croydon, PA.

Start on Bald Eagle Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

Continue on Benton Hollow Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Benton Hollow Road

At end of road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Slate Hill Road

Turn right onto Furniss Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Furniss Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 222; PA 272

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Robert Fulton Highway

Turn left onto PA 272

6.7 mi · 11 min · Nottingham Road

Continue on PA 272

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Christine Road

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Christine Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto US 1

20 mi · 27 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1

9.1 mi · 15 min · East Baltimore Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 322

8.1 mi · 13 min · Conchester Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

33 mi · 44 min · Delaware Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 37 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Street Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Street Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

State Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 43.4 miles from Benton, PA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 2h 5m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.4 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Benton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Benton, PA

This is one driving day of about 86.8 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Delaware Expressway for about 32.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.4 mi from Benton, PA · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

43 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Benton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Croydon, PA

The final approach into Croydon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Croydon, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 68.8

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 near mile 68.8

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 41.9

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 44.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.39 one way

$28.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$15.76	$31.52
premium	$4.93	$16.83	$33.67
diesel	$5.61	$19.16	$38.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26	$9.11	$4.17
Efficient EV	21.7	$7.59	$3.47
EV Truck/SUV	34.7	$12.15	$5.56

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Benton, PA

Evening in Benton on Tuesday

Local time

7:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

W 1 to 7 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Evening in Croydon on Tuesday

Local time

7:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Benton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 86.8 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from Benton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Benton, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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