The drive from Croydon, PA to Nottingham, PA covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Delaware Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.1 miles on Delaware Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Croydon, PA to Nottingham, PA covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 36.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
6
35.6 mi into trip|~50m in|I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.5 mi into trip|~53m in|I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimo...
8
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward MD 272: Rising Sun, North East
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 100B-A
Toward MD 272: Rising Sun, North East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Croydon, PA to Nottingham, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
38.5 mi in|~53m|via I 495
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Delaware Expressway
36.1 mi
49m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi
13m
Delaware Turnpike
10.4 mi
12m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.9 mi
10m
North East Road
4.9 mi
7m
East Christine Road
2.3 mi
3m
Chrome Road
2.2 mi
3m
Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 36.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Nottingham, 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 PhiladelphiaUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
33 mi·45 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
2.9 mi·3 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
12 mi·13 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95; US 202
1.6 mi·1 min·Wilmington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 95
8.2 mi·9 min·Delaware Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
2.2 mi·2 min·Delaware Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 95
8.9 mi·10 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 100B-AToward MD 272: Rising Sun, North EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Exit 100BToward MD 272 North: Rising Sun
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·14 sec·this road
Exit 100BToward MD 272 North: Rising Sun
14
Turn straight onto MD 272
4.9 mi·7 min·North East Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on MD 272
2.2 mi·3 min·Chrome Road
16
Turn left onto PA 272
2.3 mi·3 min·East Christine Road
17
Turn left
314 ft·23 sec
18
Turn left onto Old Baltimore Pike
53 ft·7 sec·Old Baltimore Pike
19
Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
167 ft·10 sec·Baltimore Pike
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.6 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nottingham, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Croydon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Croydon, PA
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Delaware Expressway for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Croydon, PA
· 56m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nottingham, PA
The final approach into Nottingham, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 30.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.48 one way
$26.96 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.76
$29.52
premium
$4.93
$15.77
$31.53
diesel
$5.61
$17.95
$35.90
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Delaware Turnpike
(10.4 mi)$0.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.54
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Evening
in Croydon on Friday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Nottingham, PA
Evening
in Nottingham on Friday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24 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
1h 47m 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 Nottingham, PA covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Delaware Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.6 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 $13.48 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 81.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Croydon, PA to Nottingham, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial 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.
