Origin
Norristown, PA
Evening in Norristown on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norristown, PA to Lansdowne, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Lansdowne, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.1-mile drive from Norristown, PA to Lansdowne, PA takes about 35 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Mid-County Expressway, West Chester Pike, and Lansdowne Avenue. With a highway share of 52%, expect a mix of faster-paced travel and local road segments. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, which is quite economical. Given the short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary, offering flexibility for your schedule. This route stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| East Fornance Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| West Ridge Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Powell Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Ridge Pike | 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 Lansdowne, 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
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto East Baltimore Avenue
110 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
East Baltimore Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — 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.
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East Baltimore Avenue
Turn left onto East Baltimore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
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
Lansdowne, PA
Evening in Lansdowne on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
24 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
35m 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?
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed bag, with a 52% highway share. You'll experience stretches of faster travel on the Mid-County Expressway, including one uninterrupted segment of 9.4 miles. As you transition to West Chester Pike and then Lansdowne Avenue, the feel will likely shift to more of a local road environment. This blend means you’ll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 35-minute trip, from open-road cruising to navigating more built-up areas.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 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
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 Lansdowne, 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.
Arriving in Lansdowne, PA
Full guide →Founded 1893
Lansdowne is a borough of 10,700 people (2019) in Pennsylvania. It has many lovely, big old houses several historic buildings, and a sycamore tree that has been growing since the 1760s.
Top landmarks
- • Lansdowne Theatre — theater in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States
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 35m. Total distance: 18.1 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 (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 Lansdowne, 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 (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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lansdowne, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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