How far is Norristown, PA from Ardmore, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Ardmore, PA is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.64 mi
00h 24m
Flight
8.43 mi
13.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.43 mi
Kilometers
13.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.64 mi
Kilometers
17.13 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Sat, Nov 7, 7:51 AM EST
Return by in Norristown
Sat, Nov 7, 8:15 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-11-07T07:27
Arrive Ardmore
Sat, Nov 7, 7:51 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
West Conshohocken
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Norristown
5.3 mi
00h 12m
To Ardmore
5.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Powell Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Powell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 45 sec · West Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Dekalb Pike

    1287 ft · 28 sec · West Dekalb Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Saulin Boulevard

    2842 ft · 1 min · Saulin Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Henderson Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Henderson Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Gulph Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.9 mi · 12 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Llanfair Road

    1026 ft · 49 sec · Llanfair Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Road

    100 m · 12 sec · Church Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sibley Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sibley Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sibley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Montgomery Avenue
4.9 mi · 46%
South Gulph Road
1.54 mi · 15%
South Henderson Road
1.09 mi · 10%
East Dekalb Pike
1.03 mi · 10%
Markley Street
0.73 mi · 7%
Saulin Boulevard
0.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Montgomery Avenue

Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

4.9 mi · 00h 12m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Conshohocken
00h 12m from Norristown
Leave By
7:42 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norristown and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

West Conshohocken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Norristown and 5.3 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norristown and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near West Conshohocken

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 West Conshohocken and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Conshohocken.

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

17 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 8.43 mi (13.57 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ardmore

Located in southeastern Pennsylvania just west of the Philadelphia city limits, this census-designated place is a prominent residential and commercial hub primarily within Montgomery County.

Population0
Coordinates40.0067800, -75.2854600
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Ardmore (-75.28546, 40.00678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.67
Round trip
$3.35
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $1.67 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.82 $1.83 $3.67
Premium $5.27 $2.00 $4.01
Diesel $6.58 $2.50 $5.00

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Ardmore. The current time is 07:27:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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