How far is Norristown, PA from Drexel Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Drexel Hill, PA is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and Drexel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Drexel Hill.
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Start on Spring Alley
14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley
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Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
1718 ft · 1 min · Powell Street
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Turn right onto East Fornance Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Fornance Street
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Continue on Fairfield Road
2521 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Road
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Turn left onto East Ridge Pike
1708 ft · 51 sec · East Ridge Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Ridge Pike
1.1 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 476 South
1922 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto Garrett Road
3025 ft · 2 min · Garrett Road
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Turn right
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and Drexel Hill.
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.
Mid-County Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
9.39 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Norristown and Sunny near Drexel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Drexel Hill?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Radnor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Norristown and 8.8 miles from Drexel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Norristown and Sunny near Drexel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Radnor
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 Radnor.
Ardmore
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Drexel Hill. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.82 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 Drexel Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 28,043 |
| Coordinates | 39.9470600, -75.2921300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drexel Hill (-75.29213, 39.94706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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