Origin
Chester, PA
Morning in Chester on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, 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
49m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, PA
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Trip Overview
Chester, PA to Croydon, PA is 33.6 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. It's a highway-focused trip, so expect a straightforward journey designed for efficiency. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
About the Cities
Starting in Chester, PA
Full guide →Chester is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Chester is a suburb of the city of Philadelphia. The current population estimate is 30,409. The city is predominantly made up of African Americans, making up 79% of the population. Chester is known for poverty and high crime, as almost 40% of residents live below the poverty line.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Delaware Expressway, experiencing a longest stretch of 30.1 miles without significant interruption. Expect a steady pace, characterized by the efficiency of major roadways. While the primary roads are State Road and Street Road, these are likely encountered as connectors or at the beginning/end of your highway segment, maintaining the overall highway feel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 320 / Madison Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 320 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 Business / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 320 / Madison Street
Turn left onto PA 320 / Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 Business / East 9th Street
Turn right onto US 13 Business / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Navigation decision point
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
7
32.1 mi into trip
|
~46m 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 | 30.1 mi | 41m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Morton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 30.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on East 5th Street
274 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto PA 320
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto US 13 Business
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 9th Street
4
Turn left onto US 13
424 ft
·
16 sec
·
Morton Avenue
5
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chestnut Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
Merge onto I 95
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Chester, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Chester, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Croydon, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Croydon, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
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
Morning in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chester, PA to Croydon, PA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, Street Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Chester, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 320 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 Business / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Chester, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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