How far is Skippack, PA from Horsham, PA?

The driving distance from Skippack, PA to Horsham, PA is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.6 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.59 mi
23.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.59 mi
Kilometers
23.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.33 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horsham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Skippack
Thu, Oct 15, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skippack
2026-10-15T14:41
Arrive Horsham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Skippack
10:00 PM EDT
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
Blue Bell
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From Skippack
8.8 mi
00h 17m
To Horsham
8.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Skippack and Horsham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Skippack and Horsham.

  1. 1

    Start on Skippack Pike

    8.1 mi · 16 min · Skippack Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto School Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · School Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morris Road

    2514 ft · 1 min · Morris Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Penllyn Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Penllyn Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike

    146 m · 18 sec · North Bethlehem Pike

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Norristown Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Norristown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Horsham Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Horsham Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    906 ft · 22 sec · Easton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Easton Road

    105 m · 15 sec · Easton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skippack and Horsham.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skippack Pike
8.07 mi · 46%
Norristown Road
4.51 mi · 26%
Penllyn Pike
1.62 mi · 9%
Horsham Road
1.09 mi · 6%
School Road
0.84 mi · 5%
Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
0.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Skippack Pike

Start on Skippack Pike

8.07 mi · 00h 16m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Bell
00h 17m from Skippack
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Skippack and Mostly Cloudy near Horsham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Skippack to Horsham?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 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?

Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Skippack and 8.8 miles from Horsham.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Skippack and Mostly Cloudy near Horsham.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell

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 Blue Bell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.

RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

22 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

23 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skippack and Horsham. Straight-line distance: 14.59 mi (23.48 km).

Skippack

#1 Skippack

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population14,554
Coordinates40.2228800, -75.3987900
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Horsham

#2 Horsham

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population26,524
Coordinates40.1784400, -75.1285100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Skippack (-75.39879, 40.22288)
End: Horsham (-75.12851, 40.17844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.54
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $2.77 $5.54
Mid-grade $4.93 $3.05 $6.11
Premium $5.31 $3.29 $6.58
Diesel $6.55 $4.06 $8.12

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Skippack and Horsham. The current time is 14:41:12.

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.