Driving from Croydon to Crawley
Crawley lies 31 km (19 mi) south of Croydon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 28 min without stops, over roughly 37 km (23 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Croydon | Crawley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 173,314 | 124,008 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | CR0–SG8 | OX8–SO21 |
Where to book car hire from Croydon to Crawley
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Staying in Crawley
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Common questions
How far is Crawley from Croydon?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, south of Croydon; by road roughly 37 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Croydon to Crawley by car?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Croydon and Crawley?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.