Trip from Croydon, PA to Sharon Hill, PA

Drive Time

43m

Distance

28.1 mi

45 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Sharon Hill, PA, PA

Sharon Hill, PA

Cheryn Appleton

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Croydon to Sharon Hill, you are looking at a quick, 28.1-mile journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or those visiting the area. The route is primarily highway-focused, ensuring you reach your destination efficiently. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans best.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

14 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily defined by its highway-focused nature, with 79% of your time spent on major roads. You will spend the bulk of your journey on the Delaware Expressway, which accounts for a 22.1-mile stretch of the drive. The route transitions from this primary artery onto State Road and Bartram Avenue as you approach your destination. While the highway segments provide a consistent, fast-paced rhythm, the final local road portions offer a change of pace from the interstate grind. Overall, you should prepare for a utilitarian drive that prioritizes speed and directness over leisurely scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 22.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Merge onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
24.5 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward Bartram Avenue, Essington Avenue

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 14 Toward Bartram Avenue, Essington Avenue
5
26 mi into trip | ~38m in | South 84th Street

Turn right onto South 84th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 22.1 mi 30m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Bartram Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
South 84th Street 0.9 mi 1m
Street Road 0.6 mi 1m
Hook Road 0.6 mi 1m
Sharon Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 22.1 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on State Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
Use the none lane.
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

22 mi · 30 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the none lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 56 sec
Exit 14 Toward Bartram Avenue, Essington Avenue Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on Bartram Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bartram Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto South 84th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street
Use the none lane.
8

Continue on Hook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hook Road
Use the none lane.
9

Turn right onto Sharon Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sharon Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

Sharon Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 43-minute drive, you do not need to worry about planning for multiple rest stops or overnight accommodations. To avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your departure outside of standard rush hours, as the reliance on the Delaware Expressway can lead to congestion. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave, though the modest $5 cost makes it easy to manage your budget. Because you will be navigating a mix of high-speed expressway lanes and local streets, stay alert during the transition points between the Delaware Expressway and State Road. Being able to complete the trip in under an hour gives you the ultimate advantage of flexibility for your daily itinerary.

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 14 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 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 28.1 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sharon Hill, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Croydon, PA

This is one driving day of about 28.1 miles and 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Delaware Expressway for about 22.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14 mi from Croydon, PA · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

14 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sharon Hill, PA

The final approach into Sharon Hill, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sharon Hill, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.65 one way

$9.30 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $5.09 $10.18
premium $4.92 $5.45 $10.89
diesel $5.64 $6.24 $12.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sharon Hill, PA

Afternoon in Sharon Hill on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

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

43m 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 Sharon Hill, PA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, Bartram 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 14 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 $4.65 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 28.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Croydon, PA to Sharon Hill, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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