How far is Norristown, PA from Cheltenham, PA?
The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Cheltenham, PA is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and Cheltenham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Cheltenham.
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Start on Spring Alley
14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley
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Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
582 ft · 28 sec · Powell Street
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Turn right onto East Spruce Street
669 ft · 37 sec · East Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Dekalb Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Dekalb Street
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Turn right onto East Johnson Highway
2813 ft · 1 min · East Johnson Highway
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Continue on Plymouth Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road
56 m · 6 sec · Sandy Hill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Plymouth Road
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Continue on Flourtown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Flourtown Road
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Turn left onto Joshua Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Joshua Road
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Turn right onto Stenton Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on Stenton Avenue
51 m · 4 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on West Godfrey Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Godfrey Avenue
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Turn left onto Crescentville Road
1796 ft · 53 sec · Crescentville Road
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Turn right onto Tookany Creek Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Tookany Creek Parkway
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Continue on Central Avenue
731 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 7 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and Cheltenham.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue
4.5 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norristown and Sunny near Cheltenham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Cheltenham?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 Norristown and 8.3 miles from Cheltenham.
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 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norristown and Sunny near Cheltenham.
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 Norristown and Cheltenham. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.97 km).
#1 Norristown
County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 34,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.1215000, -75.3399000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheltenham (-75.09406, 40.06094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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