How far is Lower Gwynedd, PA from Norristown, PA?
The driving distance from Lower Gwynedd, PA to Norristown, PA is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lower Gwynedd and Norristown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Gwynedd and Norristown.
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Start on the route
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Penllyn Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Penllyn Pike
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Continue on Penllyn Pike
2492 ft · 52 sec · Penllyn Pike
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Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
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Turn right onto Morris Road
2514 ft · 1 min · Morris Road
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Turn left onto School Road
1.4 km · 2 min · School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Skippack Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Skippack Pike
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Turn left onto DeKalb Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · DeKalb Pike
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Turn straight onto Swede Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Swede Road
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Continue on Markley Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Markley Street
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Turn left onto West Wood Street
22 m · 3 sec · West Wood Street
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Turn right onto Swede Street
1775 ft · 58 sec · Swede Street
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Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street
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Turn slight left 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 Lower Gwynedd 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.
Swede Road
Turn straight onto Swede Road
1.94 mi · 00h 04m
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 Lower Gwynedd and Sunny near Norristown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lower Gwynedd to Norristown?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Lower Gwynedd and 4.3 miles from Norristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lower Gwynedd and Sunny near Norristown.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lower Gwynedd and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 6.9 mi (11.11 km).
#1 Lower Gwynedd
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.1792300, -75.2331700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
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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