Origin
Croydon, PA
Night in Croydon on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Newtown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newtown, PA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Newtown, PA covers 11.6 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newportville Road, Langhorne Newtown Road, South Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Newportville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 11.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newportville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cedar Avenue.
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 11.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 13 / Bristol Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Newportville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 / Bristol Pike
Turn right onto US 13 / Bristol Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Newportville Road
Turn left onto Newportville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Hulme Avenue
Turn left onto Hulme Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Sycamore Street
Turn right onto South Sycamore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newportville Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Langhorne Newtown Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Pine Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Bellevue Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Sycamore Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Newtown Bypass | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Newportville Road
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Newtown, PA.
1
Start on State Road
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Road
2
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 13
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bristol Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Newportville Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Newportville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto Hulme Avenue
438 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hulme Avenue
7
Continue on PA 513
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
8
Continue on PA 513
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
9
Continue on PA 413
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bellevue Avenue
10
Turn right onto PA 413
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pine Street
11
Continue on PA 413
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Langhorne Newtown Road
12
Turn left onto PA 332; PA 413
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newtown Bypass
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto South Sycamore Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sycamore Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
449 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Washington Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
West Washington Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Newtown, PA
Night in Newtown on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Newtown, PA covers 11.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newportville Road, Langhorne Newtown Road, South Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 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 $1.92 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 11.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 13 / Bristol Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Newportville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Croydon, PA to Newtown, 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 Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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