Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
59.1 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Garden, PA
Petra Reid
Traveling from Croydon to New Garden covers 59.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This trek stays entirely within Pennsylvania’s Northeast region, making it a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the journey. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you will find it manageable for a single day of travel. It is a practical choice if you are looking to move between these two areas without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 36.2 mi | 49m |
| Lancaster Pike | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Wilmington Expressway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Gap Newport Pike | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Powder Mill Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Centre Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Barley Mill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and New Garden, PA.
Start on State Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Turn left
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Continue on I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on US 202
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto DE 141
Turn right onto DE 141
Continue on DE 100; DE 141
Turn right onto DE 48
Continue on PA 41
Turn right onto Newark Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 45.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 202: Wilmington, West Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.80 one way
$19.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Croydon on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in New Garden on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via Street Road, I-95 South, and the Delaware Expressway, though the route maintains a 0% highway share as it prioritizes local connectivity. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch, as the drive consists of continuous segments along Street Road. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a steady pace rather than an open-road experience. The character of the drive is defined by its local navigation, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific corridors.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Lancaster Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 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: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Croydon, PA and New Garden, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Nemours Estate and Alapocas Run State Park.
Chester
Nemours Estate
Alapocas Run State Park
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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