Origin
Delaware, PA
Morning in Delaware on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, PA to Croydon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
99.4 mi
160 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 5m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
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 Delaware, PA to Croydon, PA covers 99.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seven Bridge Road, Gap View Drive, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.99 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
49.7 miles from Delaware, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting 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 14m. Total distance: 99.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m 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 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 99.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seven Bridge 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 Delaware, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Delaware, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Bridge Road | — | — |
| Gap View Drive | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| US 46 East | — | — |
| Route 31 South | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Seven Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on the route
15 mi
·
28 min
·
the route
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Seven Bridge Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
4
Turn left onto Gap View Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Gap View Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Broad Street
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broad Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broad Street
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville
11
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
15 min
12
Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Route 31 South BEGIN
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 202
14
Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 202
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
16
Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbourton Road
17
Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbourton-Rocktown Road
18
Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Trenton-Harbourton Road
19
Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
20
Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jacobs Creek Road
21
Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
22
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 295 North: Philadelphia
23
Merge slight left
9.1 mi
·
12 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel
25
Keep slight left to continue on PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown
26
Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Lincoln Highway
27
Turn slight right
2.4 mi
·
3 min
28
Turn right onto New Falls Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Falls Road
29
Turn left onto Newportville Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newportville Road
30
Turn right onto Bristol Pike
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bristol Pike
31
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Avenue
32
Turn left onto State Road
184 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Road
33
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 49.7 miles from Delaware, PA, or about 1h 7m 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delaware, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Delaware, PA
This is one driving day of about 99.4 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Delaware, 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 49.7 mi from Delaware, PA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Delaware, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Croydon, PA
The final approach into Croydon, 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 Croydon, 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
$15.99 one way
$31.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| premium | $4.95 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $23.40 | $46.80 |
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: 34.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.44 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.70 | $3.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Croydon, PA
Morning in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
New Hope, PA
50 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 14m 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 Delaware, PA to Croydon, PA covers 99.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seven Bridge Road, Gap View Drive, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.7 miles from Delaware, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.99 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 Delaware, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Delaware, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Delaware, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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