Origin
Bryn Mawr, PA
Afternoon in Bryn Mawr on Saturday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bryn Mawr, PA to Croydon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bryn Mawr, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Bryn Mawr, PA to Croydon, PA covers 32.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Mid-County Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 17.6 mi | 18m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Gulph Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Matsonford Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Gulph Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 17.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Mawr, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on this road
109 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Avon Road
390 ft
·
19 sec
·
Avon Road
3
Turn right onto New Gulph Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Gulph Road
4
Continue on Old Gulph Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Gulph Road
5
Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Matsonford Road
6
Take the ramp
110 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 476
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
9
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
12
Merge onto I 276; PATP
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Bryn Mawr, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avon Road
Turn left onto Avon Road
Navigation decision point
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Pl...
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.45 one way
$10.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.33
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(17.9 mi)
$2.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Willow Grove, PA
16 mi in
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
23 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
32.9 mi in 47m, mostly highway — 17.6 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avon Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avon Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bryn Mawr, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth Meeting along the way.
Plymouth Meeting
4.6 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.33 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Croydon, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avon Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Croydon, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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