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Trip from Croydon, PA to Morgan, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

38.7 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

Downtown Morgan, PA, PA

Morgan, PA

cottonbro studio

Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Morgan, PA covers 38.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delaware Expressway, State Road, US 322 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 55m highway drive covering 38.7 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.2 miles on Delaware Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 33.2 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 9 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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.6 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 322

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 322 West: West Chester
6
36.8 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward PA 452 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 452 North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 33.2 mi 45m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
US 322 1.1 mi 1m
West Dutton Mill Road 0.9 mi 1m
Street Road 0.6 mi 1m
Market Street 0.4 mi <1m
Pennell Road 0.3 mi <1m
Concord Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 33.2 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Morgan, 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 Philadelphia Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 95

33 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 322
Toward US 322 West: West Chester Use the slight right lane.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward PA 452 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto PA 452

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Market Street
8

Continue on PA 452

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pennell Road
9

Turn right onto West Dutton Mill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Dutton Mill Road
10

Turn left onto Concord Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Concord Road
11

Turn right

150 ft · 10 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from Croydon, PA · 27m into the drive

largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Philadelphia, PA

19 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

Aston, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Philadelphia, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Morgan, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Morgan, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.42 one way

$12.83 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.03 $14.05
premium $4.93 $7.51 $15.01
diesel $5.61 $8.54 $17.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86
Efficient EV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55
EV Truck/SUV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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 15, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Friday

Local time

12:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgan, PA

Afternoon in Morgan on Friday

Local time

12:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

55m 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 Morgan, PA covers 38.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, US 322. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.3 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 $6.42 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 38.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 Morgan, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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.

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