Origin
Croydon, PA
Late night in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Berwyn, 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
53m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Croydon, PA to Berwyn, PA is 37.6 miles and takes about 53 minutes via the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 202, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It’s a short trip, ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a direct path without requiring overnight stays. You'll find the route largely consists of highway driving, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Consider this trip if you need a quick and uncomplicated journey between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Street Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| US 202 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Berwyn Baptist Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Valley Forge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 24.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Berwyn, PA.
1
Start on State Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Street Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
4
Merge onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276, PATP
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
10
Continue on I 76
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
446 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 328A
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 202 South
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto US 202
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 252 North: Valley Forge Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto East Swedesford Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Swedesford Road
16
Turn left onto PA 252
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Forge Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Devon State Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Devon State Road
18
Turn right onto Berwyn Baptist Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Berwyn Baptist Road
19
Turn left onto Francis Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Francis Avenue
20
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
230 ft
·
9 sec
·
Warren Avenue
21
At end of road, turn right onto Old Lancaster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old Lancaster Avenue
22
Turn right onto Berwyn Avenue
352 ft
·
20 sec
·
Berwyn Avenue
23
Turn left onto Woodside Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Woodside Avenue
24
Turn left onto Bartholomew Road
438 ft
·
19 sec
·
Bartholomew Road
25
Arrive at destination
Bartholomew Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 328A
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 202 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.20
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(24.6 mi)
$3.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
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.
Destination
Berwyn, PA
Late night in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Willow Grove, PA
19 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
17 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
53m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 24.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. The journey begins on Street Road before transitioning to the Turnpike and eventually US 202. Expect a driving profile that leans towards efficiency and speed, rather than winding country roads or urban exploration. The character remains largely highway-driven throughout, making it a predictable and relatively smooth ride.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Croydon, PA and Berwyn, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Philadelphia, Valley Forge and Pottstown.
Patp
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Allentown
6.8 mi in
|
~12m
Philadelphia
31.6 mi in
|
~39m
Valley Forge
32.1 mi in
|
~40m
Pottstown
32.8 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Starting 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 53m. Total distance: 37.6 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.20 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Berwyn, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (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 Berwyn, 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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