Day trip from Croydon to Harrow
Harrow lies 27 km (17 mi) north-west of Croydon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 27 km (17 mi) apart, Harrow is a realistic day trip from Croydon: about 26 min each way by road.
| Croydon | Harrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 173,314 | 149,246 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | CR0–SG8 | HA2–KW14 |
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Common questions
How far is Harrow from Croydon?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Croydon; by road roughly 33 km (20 mi).
How long does it take to get from Croydon to Harrow by road?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Croydon and Harrow?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.