How far is Cheltenham, PA from Norristown, PA?
The driving distance from Cheltenham, PA to Norristown, PA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheltenham and Norristown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham and Norristown.
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Start on East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 12 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
731 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Tookany Creek Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Tookany Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto Crescentville Road
1801 ft · 1 min · Crescentville Road
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Turn right onto East Godfrey Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Godfrey Avenue
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Continue on Stenton Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · Stenton Avenue
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Turn left onto Paper Mill Road
13 m · 1 sec · Paper Mill Road
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Turn right onto Stenton Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Stenton Avenue
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Turn left onto Joshua Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Joshua Road
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Turn right onto Flourtown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Flourtown Road
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Continue on Plymouth Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn straight onto Sandy Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sandy Hill Road
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Turn right onto East Fornance Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Fornance Street
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Turn left onto Powell Street
1718 ft · 1 min · Powell Street
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Turn sharp right onto Spring Alley
14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheltenham and Norristown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Stenton Avenue
Continue on Stenton Avenue
4.53 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cheltenham and Sunny near Norristown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheltenham to Norristown?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flourtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Cheltenham and 11.1 miles from Norristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cheltenham and Sunny near Norristown.
Stop Ideas Near Flourtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flourtown.
North Philadelphia station
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheltenham and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.97 km).
#1 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norristown
County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 34,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.1215000, -75.3399000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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