Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Delaware, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
94.4 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, PA
Christopher Santiago
Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Delaware, PA covers 94.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cedar Avenue, Bristol Pike, Newportville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.65 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Avenue | — | — |
| Bristol Pike | — | — |
| Newportville Road | — | — |
| New Falls Road | — | — |
| Veterans Highway | — | — |
| East Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| I 295 East | — | — |
| Delaware Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cedar Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Delaware, PA.
1
Start on State Road
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Road
2
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn right onto Bristol Pike
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bristol Pike
4
Turn left onto Newportville Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newportville Road
5
Turn right onto New Falls Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Falls Road
6
Turn left onto Veterans Highway
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Highway
7
Turn sharp left onto East Lincoln Highway
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Lincoln Highway
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 295 East: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 295 East: Trenton
9
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Delaware Expressway
10
Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scudder Falls Bridge
11
Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
13
Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jacobs Creek Road
14
Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
15
Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Trenton-Harbourton Road
16
Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbourton-Rocktown Road
17
Continue on Harbourton Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbourton Road
18
At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
20
Keep slight left
427 ft
·
6 sec
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
NJ 31
22
Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
27 mi
·
39 min
·
NJ 31
23
At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi
·
15 min
24
Take the exit straight toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
240 ft
·
6 sec
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I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
25
Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
26
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Keystone Shortway
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek
29
Continue on Seven Bridge Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Marshalls Creek Bypass
31
Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshalls Creek Bypass
32
Continue on Milford Road
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Milford Road
33
Continue on Federal Road
7.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Federal Road
34
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 47.2 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 17m 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 21 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delaware, 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 94.4 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.2 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.65 one way
$31.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.22 | $6.04 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Delaware, PA
Afternoon in Delaware on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Chester, NJ
47 mi in
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
12 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
2h 35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
94.4 mi in 2h 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Cedar Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Delaware, PA is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Delaware, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Delaware, PA
Full guide →Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 94.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Delaware, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delaware, PA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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