Origin
Sharon Hill, PA
Morning in Sharon Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sharon Hill, PA to Croydon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharon Hill, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip between Sharon Hill and Croydon, Pennsylvania, expect a straightforward 28-mile journey through the Northeast region. This drive typically takes about 39 minutes, making it a highly efficient day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Hook Road, South 84th Street, and Bartram Avenue rather than major expressways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical route for a quick commute or local visit. Because the entire trip is local, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without worrying about long-distance planning or fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 21.9 mi | 30m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bartram Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South 84th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hook Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sharon Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 21.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharon Hill, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Sharon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharon Avenue
2
Turn left onto Hook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hook Road
3
Continue on South 84th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto PA 291
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bartram Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North
6
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
State Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 291 / Bartram Avenue
Turn left onto PA 291 / Bartram Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
25.7 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Navigation decision point
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
Morning in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
6:01 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
28 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
43m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 28-mile trek. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't experience any monotonous interstate cruising; instead, you will be navigating surface streets throughout the entire journey. The route demands your full attention as you transition between local roads, requiring frequent turns and careful navigation through the regional landscape. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the pace remains steady but deliberate. You should prepare for a driving experience defined by stop-and-go local traffic rather than high-speed highway segments.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 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?
4/10
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 2.1 miles in near PA 291 / Bartram Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (PA 291 / Bartram Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Sharon Hill, PA
Full guide →Delaware County is in Pennsylvania, United States of America.
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 43m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
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: at 2.1 miles (PA 291 / Bartram Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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