Origin
Lima, PA
Afternoon in Lima on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lima, PA to Croydon, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lima, PA
Enzo Sebastian
Trip Overview
Lima, PA to Croydon, PA is 39.3 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given its short duration and primarily highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward trip without extensive planning. It's a practical option for moving between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 29.1 mi | 40m |
| South New Middletown Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Middletown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MacDade Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 29.1 mi, about 40m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,113 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~491 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 44 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
149 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn straight onto PA 352
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 352
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South New Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 352
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
7
Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
8
Continue on Macdade Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Lima, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
8
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelp...
7
37 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
37.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.41 one way
$12.82 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 10 to 15 mph
8% chance
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
4 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
59m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 74% of the 39.3 miles on expressways. You'll experience a long stretch of 29.1 miles on the Delaware Expressway, which means consistent higher speeds and potentially dense exit traffic in some areas. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like South New Middletown Road and Edgmont Avenue for the remainder of the trip.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and South New Middletown Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Lima, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
6.8 mi in
|
~12m
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 59m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Croydon, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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