Origin
Lansdale, PA
Morning in Lansdale on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansdale, PA to Norristown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lansdale, PA
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Norristown, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, efficient transit between Lansdale and Norristown, this 11.2-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an extremely cost-effective route that requires zero intermediate stops. Since the entire journey stays within the same region, you won't experience major shifts in landscape or climate. Whether you are commuting or just crossing town, the simplicity of this trip allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule. It is a straightforward, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B without any overnight requirements.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb Pike | 5.8 mi | 11m |
| Swede Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Welsh Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Markley Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Swede Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Powell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Wood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
DeKalb Pike
— 5.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdale, PA and Norristown, PA.
1
Start on South Broad Street
21 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Broad Street
2
Turn right onto PA 63
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on PA 63
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Welsh Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto US 202 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
DeKalb Pike
5
Continue on US 202
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
DeKalb Pike
6
Turn straight onto Swede Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Swede Road
7
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Markley Street
8
Turn left onto West Wood Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Wood Street
9
Turn right onto Swede Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Swede Street
10
Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
303 ft
·
13 sec
·
Powell Street
11
Turn slight left onto Spring Alley
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spring Alley
12
Arrive at destination
Spring Alley
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — 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 63 / East Main Street
Turn right onto PA 63 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Wood Street
Turn left onto West Wood Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Swede Street
Turn right onto Swede Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Powell Street
Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Norristown, PA
Morning in Norristown on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via DeKalb Pike, Swede Road, and East Main Street, which keeps you firmly on local roads for the duration of the 24-minute trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 5.8 miles spent on DeKalb Pike, providing the most consistent pace of the journey. Because the route relies entirely on local infrastructure, you should be prepared for frequent turns and varied traffic conditions. The lack of highway segments means you will remain in a local driving environment from start to finish, requiring your full attention on the road ahead.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on DeKalb Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 63 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 63 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (West Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Swede Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
469 ft
156 ft
Total Climb
203 ft
Total Descent
405 ft
Highest Point
469 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
313 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Lansdale, PA
Full guide →Lansdale is a town of 16,000 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the nearby communities of North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville.
Arriving in Norristown, PA
Full guide →Norristown is a small residential borough in Montgomery County, in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area. The town is about 6 miles outside of Philadelphia, between two greater communities of King of Prussia and Plymouth Meeting. This article also covers the nearby communities of Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill.
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 24m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on DeKalb Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 63 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (West Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Swede Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (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 Norristown, 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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