How far is New Hanover, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from New Hanover, PA to Norristown, PA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.85 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.63 mi
28.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.63 mi
Kilometers
28.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.17 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in New Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hanover
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Hanover
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
Trappe
PA

Town of the United States

From New Hanover
9.4 mi
00h 18m
To Norristown
12.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hanover and Norristown.

  1. 1

    Start on Lutheran Road

    26 m · 7 sec · Lutheran Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swamp Pike

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Swamp Pike

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Arcadia Drive

    64 m · 5 sec · East Arcadia Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Arcadia Drive

    1019 ft · 31 sec · East Arcadia Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Ridge Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Ridge Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ridge Pike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ridge Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Markley Street

    2517 ft · 44 sec · Markley Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hanover 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
5.91 mi · 27%
Swamp Pike
5.44 mi · 25%
Ridge Pike
4.43 mi · 20%
West Ridge Pike
2.13 mi · 10%
Markley Street
0.48 mi · 2%
East Arcadia Drive
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Swamp Pike

Turn left onto Swamp Pike

5.44 mi · 00h 10m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trappe
00h 18m from New Hanover
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Hanover and Rain Showers Likely near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hanover to Norristown?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Trappe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from New Hanover and 12.4 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Hanover and Rain Showers Likely near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near Trappe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trappe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trappe.

RAIL

Paoli

17 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

29 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hanover and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 17.63 mi (28.37 km).

New Hanover

#1 New Hanover

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population13,464
Coordinates40.2978800, -75.5812900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Lutheran Road (-75.581532, 40.298028)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hanover and Norristown. The current time is 23:42:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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