Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Friday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Brookhaven, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Brookhaven, PA covers 34.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, State Road, Edgmont Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 34.6 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.2 miles on Delaware Expressway.
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 30.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 30.2 mi | 41m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 14th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 30.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Brookhaven, PA.
1
Start on State Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 6
Toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
453 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right
133 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn straight onto Walnut Street
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Walnut Street
9
Turn left onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 14th Street
10
Turn right onto PA 352
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
PA 352
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Croydon, PA · 25m 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brookhaven, 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
$5.74 one way
$11.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
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
Brookhaven, PA
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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
50m 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 Croydon, PA to Brookhaven, PA covers 34.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, Edgmont Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Croydon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.74 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 is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Croydon, PA to Brookhaven, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park 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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