Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Avondale, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avondale, PA
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Avondale, PA covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Street Road, I 95 South, Delaware Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.10 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
30.5 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 60.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Street Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Croydon, PA to Avondale, PA is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Avondale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Delaware Expressway | — | — |
| Wilmington Expressway | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| US 202 North | — | — |
| DE 141 South | — | — |
| Powder Mill Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Avondale, 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
3
Turn left onto I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
4
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
33 mi
·
45 min
·
Delaware Expressway
5
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Delaware Expressway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Delaware Expressway
7
Continue on Wilmington Expressway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Wilmington, West Chester
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 202: Wilmington, West Chester
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester
10
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park
13
Turn left onto Powder Mill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Powder Mill Road
14
Turn right onto Barley Mill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Barley Mill Road
15
Continue on Centre Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Road
16
Turn right onto Lancaster Pike
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Lancaster Pike
17
Continue on Gap Newport Pike
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Gap Newport Pike
18
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
19
Turn left onto West State Street
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
West State Street
20
Turn left
253 ft
·
19 sec
21
Arrive at your 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 30.5 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 45m into the drive.
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 13 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avondale, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 60.9 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Croydon, PA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avondale, PA
The final approach into Avondale, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.10 one way
$20.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Avondale, PA
Afternoon in Avondale on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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 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 30m 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 Avondale, PA covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Street Road, I 95 South, Delaware Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 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 $10.10 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.
The drive from Croydon, PA to Avondale, PA is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Avondale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Croydon, PA to Avondale, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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