Origin
Horsham, PA
Morning in Horsham on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horsham, PA to Cheltenham, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Horsham, PA
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Cheltenham, PA
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Trip Overview
Horsham, PA to Cheltenham, PA is 9.9 miles and takes about 21m via Easton Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, connecting two points that are quite close geographically. Given its brief duration and surface road nature, it's an easy trip to fit into any schedule, perfect for a quick errand or a short hop between nearby towns. You'll find it's a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Susquehanna Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Old York Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Huntingdon Pike | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oxford Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Moreland Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hasbrook Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Easton Road
— 2.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horsham, PA and Cheltenham, PA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Easton Road
3
Continue on PA 611
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
5
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto PA 611
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
7
Turn left onto Susquehanna Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Susquehanna Road
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto Susquehanna Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Road
9
Turn right onto PA 232
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Huntingdon Pike
10
Continue on PA 232
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Hasbrook Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hasbrook Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
13
Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Laurel Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / Easton Road
Turn right onto PA 611 / Easton Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Turn left onto PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Susquehanna Road
Turn left onto Susquehanna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Susquehanna Road
At end of road, turn left onto Susquehanna Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Central Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.31 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $5.01 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cheltenham, PA
Morning in Cheltenham on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 2.9 miles along Easton Road. Expect to navigate through built-up areas with frequent intersections rather than open highway cruising. The profile of the route suggests you'll be dealing with typical suburban traffic patterns and potentially some local congestion.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Easton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 611 / Easton Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 611 / Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (PA 63 / West Moreland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Susquehanna Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
342 ft
132 ft
Total Climb
324 ft
Total Descent
441 ft
Highest Point
342 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
210 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Horsham, PA
Full guide →Founded 1682
Arriving in Cheltenham, PA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Easton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cheltenham, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 611 / Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (PA 63 / West Moreland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Susquehanna Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cheltenham, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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