Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bryn Mawr, PA
Michael Taccetta
Croydon, PA to Bryn Mawr, PA is 27.9 miles and takes about 49m via Delaware Expressway and East Lancaster Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, primarily focused on highway travel, making it a convenient option for a quick journey between these two points. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from Croydon to Bryn Mawr without a lengthy commitment.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 27.9 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 (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This drive has a highway-focused profile, with 64% of the journey on faster roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Delaware Expressway, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch at 13.7 miles. The route then transitions to East Lancaster Avenue and the Vine Street Expressway, offering a mix of speeds. Expect a driving experience that leans towards efficient travel on main arteries rather than winding country roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and East Lancaster Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Croydon, PA and Bryn Mawr, PA, road signs point toward Independence Hall, Fairmount Park and Mann Music Center.
Independence Hall
Fairmount Park
Mann Music Center
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| East Lancaster Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wynnefield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| City Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Bryn Mawr, PA.
Start on State Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Turn left
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Vine Street Expressway
Merge onto I 76; US 30
Take the exit
Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
Turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck
Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue
Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto US 30
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
Turn right onto Avon Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Bryn Mawr on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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