How far is Norristown, PA from New Hanover, PA?
The driving distance from Norristown, PA to New Hanover, PA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and New Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and New Hanover.
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Start on Spring Alley
14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley
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Turn slight right onto Powell Street
92 m · 16 sec · Powell Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
905 ft · 45 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto Markley Street
2474 ft · 39 sec · Markley Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Ridge Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Ridge Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Ridge Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Ridge Pike
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Turn right onto East Arcadia Drive
1021 ft · 28 sec · East Arcadia Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Swamp Pike
13 m · 1 sec · Swamp Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike
5.4 mi · 10 min · Swamp Pike
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Turn right onto Lutheran Road
26 m · 3 sec · Lutheran Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lutheran Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and New Hanover.
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.
Swamp Pike
Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike
5.44 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norristown and Sunny near New Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norristown to New Hanover?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 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 Norristown and 9.4 miles from New Hanover.
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 1.2 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 $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norristown and Sunny near New Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Trappe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trappe.
Paoli
Exton
Ardmore
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and New Hanover. Straight-line distance: 17.63 mi (28.37 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 New Hanover
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.2978800, -75.5812900 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hanover (-75.58129, 40.29788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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