Origin
Colwyn, PA
Late night in Colwyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colwyn, PA to Croydon, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colwyn, PA
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Trip Overview
Colwyn, PA to Croydon, PA is 28 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Delaware Expressway and Island Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within Pennsylvania, connecting two Northeast region locations. It's a very straightforward drive, suitable for a short excursion or as a segment of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 21.9 mi | 30m |
| Island Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bartram Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 21.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colwyn, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Pine Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Island Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Island Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Bartram Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bartram Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North
7
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
State Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Island Avenue
Turn right onto Island Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a strong highway focus, with 78% of the journey utilizing high-speed roads. You can expect stretches of uninterrupted driving, including the longest segment of 21.9 miles on the Delaware Expressway. The route transitions between the expressway and local roads like Island Avenue and State Road. While largely a highway-centric experience, be prepared for potential changes in speed and road type as you approach your destination.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Island Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 4th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 28 miles you will encounter 9 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 (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Croydon, PA
Full guide →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 44m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Croydon, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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