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Trip from Croydon, PA to Devon, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

37.1 mi

60 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
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.

Downtown Devon, PA, PA

Devon, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This straightforward 37.1-mile drive from Croydon, PA, to Devon, PA, is a quick 50-minute trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, and US 202, you'll find this route is largely highway-focused, accounting for 72% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for getting between these two points in the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays as this route is easily manageable in one go, offering a convenient way to travel within Pennsylvania.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.1 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 37.1-mile journey, with 72% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 24.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, providing a solid period of uninterrupted driving. While the profile is largely highway, transitions between roads like Street Road and US 202 will offer slight variations in the driving environment. Overall, the character is efficient and direct, designed for making good time.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 24.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 around 6.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

7
6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 276, PATP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 276, PATP
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
8
31.6 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
8
32.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

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 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
7
32.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 202 South

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Croydon, PA and Devon, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Philadelphia, Valley Forge and Pottstown.

Patp

6.2 mi in | ~10m

Allentown

6.8 mi in | ~12m

Philadelphia

31.6 mi in | ~39m

Valley Forge

32.1 mi in | ~40m

Pottstown

32.8 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 24.6 mi 26m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
US 202 1.6 mi 2m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Devon State Road 1.1 mi 2m
Valley Forge Road 0.6 mi 1m
Schuylkill Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
Lincoln Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 24.6 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on State Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
2

Turn right onto Street Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road
Use the right lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
4

Merge onto US 1

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 276, PATP Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 276; PATP

25 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · this road
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
10

Continue on I 76

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

446 ft · 10 sec
Exit 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward US 202 South Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto US 202

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 202
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward PA 252 North: Valley Forge Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn straight onto East Swedesford Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Swedesford Road
16

Turn left onto PA 252

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Forge Road
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on Devon State Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Devon State Road
18

At end of road, turn right onto Old Lancaster Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Old Lancaster Road
19

Turn slight left onto North Fairfield Road

123 ft · 5 sec · North Fairfield Road
20

Arrive at destination

North Fairfield Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Croydon, PA · 25m into the drive

township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warminster, PA

19 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

King of Prussia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abington, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Devon, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Devon, 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

$6.15 one way

$12.30 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.74 $13.47
premium $4.93 $7.20 $14.39
diesel $5.61 $8.19 $16.38

Estimated Tolls: $3.20

Pennsylvania Turnpike (24.6 mi) $3.20

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$3

Total

$9

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

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.90 $1.78
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.25 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.19 $2.37

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Evening in Croydon on Thursday

Local time

7:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 10 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:38PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Devon, PA

Evening in Devon on Thursday

Local time

7:26 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

17 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

50m 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 Croydon, PA to Devon, PA covers 37.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $6.15 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Croydon, PA and Devon, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Philadelphia, Valley Forge and Pottstown.

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