How far is Lansdale, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Lansdale, PA to Norristown, PA is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.1 mi
00h 25m
Flight
8.8 mi
14.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lansdale.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.8 mi
Kilometers
14.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.1 mi
Kilometers
17.87 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Wed, May 13, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lansdale
Wed, May 13, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansdale
2026-05-13T06:22
Arrive Norristown
Wed, May 13, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lansdale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Wales
PA

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Lansdale
5.6 mi
00h 12m
To Norristown
5.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lansdale and Norristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansdale and Norristown.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    7 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Welsh Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Welsh Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto DeKalb Pike

    1004 ft · 20 sec · DeKalb Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on DeKalb Pike

    5.6 mi · 11 min · DeKalb Pike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Swede Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Swede Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Markley Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Wood Street

    22 m · 3 sec · West Wood Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Swede Street

    1775 ft · 58 sec · Swede Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansdale and Norristown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
DeKalb Pike
5.77 mi · 52%
Swede Road
1.94 mi · 17%
East Main Street
1.38 mi · 12%
West Welsh Road
1.02 mi · 9%
Markley Street
0.72 mi · 6%
Swede Street
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

DeKalb Pike

Continue on DeKalb Pike

5.58 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wales
00h 12m from Lansdale
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lansdale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansdale to Norristown?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

North Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Lansdale and 5.5 miles from Norristown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lansdale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near North Wales

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Wales and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Wales.

RAIL

Ardmore

23 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

26 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

30 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansdale and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 8.8 mi (14.17 km).

Lansdale

#1 Lansdale

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population17,335
Coordinates40.2415000, -75.2837900
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-75.283777, 40.241493)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $1.59
Round trip
$3.19
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.59 $3.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.79 $3.59
Premium $4.95 $1.93 $3.86
Diesel $5.98 $2.33 $4.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansdale and Norristown. The current time is 06:22:11.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.