Origin
Croydon, PA
Morning in Croydon on Friday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Eddystone, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eddystone, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Eddystone, PA covers 32.7 miles and takes about 48m 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, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 32.7 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.2 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 28.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn Terminals
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 8
Toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn T...
7
30.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
31 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 13 / West Chester Pike
Turn left onto US 13 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Eddystone, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park and Penn Terminals.
Chester
30.6 mi in
|
~43m
Waterfront
30.6 mi in
|
~43m
Ridley Park
30.6 mi in
|
~43m
Penn Terminals
30.6 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 28.2 mi | 38m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Chester Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Eddystone Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 28.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Eddystone, 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
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 8
Toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn Terminals
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
302 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto South Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto Eddystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Eddystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto 10th Street
299 ft
·
13 sec
·
10th Street
11
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Croydon, PA · 23m into the drive
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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eddystone, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Eddystone, 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
$5.42 one way
$10.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Eddystone, PA
Morning in Eddystone on Friday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
48m 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 Eddystone, PA covers 32.7 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, West Chester Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 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 $5.42 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 8 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Croydon, PA and Eddystone, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park and Penn Terminals.
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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