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Trip from Woodlyn, 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

46m

Distance

31.8 mi

51 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 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
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.

Downtown Woodlyn, PA, PA

Woodlyn, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodlyn, PA to Croydon, PA covers 31.8 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 Delaware Expressway, State Road, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31.8 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 (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 46m highway drive covering 31.8 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.1 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 9 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 28.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 13 / Chester Pike.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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 | US 13 / Chester Pike

At end of road, turn left onto US 13 / Chester Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Stewart Avenue

Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South...
7
29.4 mi into trip | ~42m 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
30.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 28.1 mi 38m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
Street Road 0.6 mi 1m
Chester Pike 0.5 mi 1m
South Stewart Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
South Morris Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 28.1 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Morris Avenue

0.2 mi · 57 sec · South Morris Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 13

0.5 mi · 1 min · Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
5

Merge onto I 95

28 mi · 38 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 37 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto Street Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Street Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

State Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.9 mi from Woodlyn, PA · 23m into the drive

largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Philadelphia, PA

16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Philadelphia, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Woodlyn, 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

$5.27 one way

$10.54 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.77 $11.55
premium $4.93 $6.17 $12.33
diesel $5.61 $7.02 $14.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 9.5 0 $3.34 $1.53
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.78 $1.27
EV Truck/SUV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04

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 18, 2026

Origin

Woodlyn, PA

Late night in Woodlyn on Saturday

Local time

1:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

1:16 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

26 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

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 Woodlyn, PA to Croydon, PA covers 31.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, Street 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 15.9 miles from Woodlyn, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 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 straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Woodlyn, PA to Croydon, 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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