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Trip from West Norriton, 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

46m

Distance

30.8 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

West Norriton, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Norriton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Schuylkill Avenue, West Main Street, Markley Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Schuylkill Avenue 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 West Norriton, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 46m 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 West Norriton, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Schuylkill Avenue
West Main Street
Markley Street
West Marshall Street
Arch Street
East Airy Street
Sandy Street
Sandy Hill Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Schuylkill Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Juanita Road

509 ft · 28 sec · Juanita Road
2

Turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
3

Turn right onto West Main Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
4

Turn left onto Markley Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Markley Street
5

Turn right onto West Marshall Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Marshall Street
6

Turn right onto Arch Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Arch Street
7

Turn left onto East Airy Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Airy Street
8

Continue on Sandy Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Sandy Street
9

Continue on Sandy Hill Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sandy Hill Road
10

Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Road
11

Turn right onto West Germantown Pike

85 ft · 2 sec · West Germantown Pike
12

Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
14

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
15

Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · PA 132: Street Road
16

Turn left onto Street Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.4 mi from West Norriton, PA · 23m into the drive

census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Willow Grove, PA

15 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.

Popular next leg

Willow Grove, PA to Croydon, PA

16.7 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Willow Grove, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from West Norriton, 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

$5.11 one way

$10.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.59 $11.19
premium $4.93 $5.97 $11.95
diesel $5.61 $6.80 $13.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
EV Truck/SUV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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

West Norriton, PA

Afternoon in West Norriton on Friday

Local time

1:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Friday

Local time

1:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Willow Grove, PA

15 mi in

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

1 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

46m 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 West Norriton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Schuylkill Avenue, West Main Street, Markley Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from West Norriton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.11 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 West Norriton, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 46m 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 West Norriton, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from West Norriton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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