Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Providence, PA
Dany Castrejon
The drive from Providence, PA to Croydon, PA covers 34.9 miles and takes about 53m 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, South Providence 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 $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 53m highway drive covering 34.9 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.1 miles on Delaware Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Scott Lane.
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 34.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Scott Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Rose Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Scott Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Rose Valley Road
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Providence, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 29.1 mi | 40m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Providence Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bullens Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Rose Valley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Scott Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, PA and Croydon, PA.
Start on Beaumont Drive
Turn left onto Scott Lane
Turn left onto Bickmore Drive
Turn right onto West Rose Valley Road
Turn right onto PA 252
Turn right onto PA 320
Turn left onto Bullens Lane
Continue on Bullens Lane
Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto Street Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Providence, PA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Providence, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Providence on Friday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Croydon on Friday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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