Croydon to Richland is 27.4 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Primarily a highway-focused trip, it's ideal for a quick transit or a short day trip. You'll spend a good portion of the time on major expressways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Plan for a simple journey with minimal complexity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 27.4 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 (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 62% of it on expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 13.7 miles uninterrupted on the Delaware Expressway, allowing for consistent speed. The journey begins on the Delaware Expressway, transitioning to the Vine Street Expressway, and finally utilizing Lansdowne Avenue. Expect a profile that prioritizes efficient travel over varied scenery, with the bulk of the mileage on well-maintained, higher-speed roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Vine Street Expressway. 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
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 12 decision points packed into just 27.4 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These 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
16.1 mi into trip|~23m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...
8
16.4 mi into trip|~23m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadel...
8
19.8 mi into trip|~29m in|US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 13 West, US 30 West: Philadelphia Zoo, East Fairmount Park, Girard Avenue
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 342
Toward US 13 West, US 30 West: Philadelphia Zoo...
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 Richland, PA, road signs point toward Independence Hall and Fairmount Park.
Independence Hall
16.1 mi in|~23m
Fairmount Park
19.8 mi in|~29m|via US 30
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Delaware Expressway
13.7 mi
18m
Vine Street Expressway
2.1 mi
3m
Lansdowne Avenue
1.6 mi
4m
State Road
1.6 mi
3m
West Girard Avenue
1.2 mi
3m
Township Line Road
1.2 mi
2m
East Township Line Road
0.9 mi
2m
Schuylkill Expressway
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 13.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Richland, 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
14 mi·18 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 22Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central PhiladelphiaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Vine Street Expressway
2.1 mi·3 min·Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 76; US 30
0.8 mi·1 min·Schuylkill Expressway
9
Take the exit onto US 30
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 30
Exit 342Toward US 13 West, US 30 West: Philadelphia Zoo, East Fairmount Park, Girard AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 30
0.3 mi·57 sec·West Girard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.9 mi·2 min·West Girard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.6 mi·1 min·Lancaster Avenue
13
Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
1.6 mi·4 min·Lansdowne Avenue
14
Turn slight right
225 ft·10 sec
15
Turn slight right onto Haverford Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Haverford Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·City Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi·2 min·East Township Line Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi·2 min·Township Line Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto North Drexel Avenue
0.3 mi·35 sec·North Drexel Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Dill Road
243 ft·10 sec·Dill Road
21
Arrive at destination
Dill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$4.98
$9.95
premium
$4.93
$5.31
$10.63
diesel
$5.61
$6.05
$12.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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
8.2
0
$2.88
$1.32
Efficient EV
6.9
0
$2.40
$1.10
EV Truck/SUV
11
0
$3.84
$1.75
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Night
in Croydon on Friday
Local time
11:59 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
Richland, PA
Night
in Richland on Friday
Local time
11:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
18 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
48m 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 Richland, PA covers 27.4 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, Vine Street Expressway, Lansdowne Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 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 $4.54 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 12 decision points packed into just 27.4 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Croydon, PA and Richland, PA, road signs point toward Independence Hall and Fairmount Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge 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.
