Origin
Norristown, PA
Morning in Norristown on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norristown, PA to Drexel Hill, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norristown, PA
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Drexel Hill, PA
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Trip Overview
Norristown, PA to Drexel Hill, PA is 17.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Mid-County Expressway and West Chester Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive entirely within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll find the drive is mostly on well-maintained roads, making it an easy option for most drivers looking for a simple connection between these two suburban Philadelphia locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Fornance Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| West Ridge Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Garrett Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fairfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Powell Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown, PA and Drexel Hill, PA.
1
Start on Spring Alley
46 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spring Alley
2
Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Powell Street
3
Turn right onto East Fornance Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Fornance Street
4
Continue on Fairfield Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfield Road
5
Turn left onto East Ridge Pike
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Ridge Pike
6
Continue on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on West Ridge Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 476 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 476
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
14
Turn right onto Garrett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Garrett Road
15
Turn right
143 ft
·
15 sec
16
Turn left
236 ft
·
17 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Powell Street
Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 476 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 476 South
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn left onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
17 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Garrett Road
Turn right onto Garrett Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Drexel Hill, PA
Morning in Drexel Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
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
5 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
34m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 53% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Mid-County Expressway, which allows for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on this expressway. As you transition from the expressway to roads like West Chester Pike and Lansdowne Avenue, the character of the drive will shift to more local road conditions, requiring adjustments in speed and awareness.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Powell Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 17.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Powell Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Norristown, PA to Drexel Hill, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Broomall along the way.
Broomall
12.8 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting 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 34m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Mid-County Expressway. 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 (Powell Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Drexel Hill, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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