Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Narberth, PA
SiljeAO -
Horsham, PA
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The drive from Narberth, PA to Horsham, PA covers 23.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Schuylkill Expressway, Mid-County Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Easton Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Levering Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Meeting House Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Narberth, PA and Horsham, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto North Narberth Avenue
Turn right onto Woodbine Avenue
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto Meeting House Lane
Turn left onto West Levering Mill Road
Turn left onto Belmont Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 76
Take the exit
Merge onto I 476
Turn slight left onto I 476
Continue on I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto PA 611
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 76 West
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| premium | $5.01 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Narberth on Friday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Horsham on Friday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
23.9 mi in 35m, mostly highway — 8.7 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
283 ft
Total Descent
343 ft
Highest Point
310 ft
Elevation Range
255 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Narberth, PA and Horsham, PA, road signs point toward Jenkintown and Willow Grove.
Jenkintown
Willow Grove
Narberth is a borough of 4,300 people (2019) in Pennsylvania, not far from Philadelphia.
Founded 1682
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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