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Trip from Morgan, PA to Croydon, 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

37.2 mi

60 km

Drive Score

7/10

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 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 5m
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 Morgan, PA to Croydon, PA covers 37.2 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, Edgmont Avenue, East Dutton Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.2 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 (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 55m highway drive covering 37.2 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and Edgmont Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.1 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 14 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 29.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Edgmont Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Dutton Mill Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Dutton Mill Road

Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue

Turn right onto PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
4.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelp...
7
34.9 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 37 Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
35.7 mi into trip | ~52m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Morgan, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.

Chester

4.7 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 29.1 mi 40m
Edgmont Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
East Dutton Mill Road 1.6 mi 2m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
East 22nd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Street Road 0.6 mi 1m
MacDade Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Macdade Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 29.1 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

150 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Concord Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Concord Road
3

Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Dutton Mill Road
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto PA 352

1.9 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left onto East 22nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 22nd Street
6

Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

0.3 mi · 24 sec · MacDade Boulevard
7

Continue on Macdade Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Macdade Boulevard
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 95

29 mi · 40 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 37 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Street Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Street Road
13

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

State Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Morgan, PA · 28m 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Philadelphia, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Morgan, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Croydon, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Croydon, 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

$6.17 one way

$12.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.75 $13.51
premium $4.93 $7.21 $14.43
diesel $5.61 $8.21 $16.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

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

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Morgan, PA

Morning in Morgan on Friday

Local time

11:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Morning in Croydon on Friday

Local time

11:10 AM

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 Morgan, PA to Croydon, PA covers 37.2 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, Edgmont Avenue, East Dutton Mill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Morgan, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.17 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Morgan, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park 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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