Origin
Ardmore, PA
Night in Ardmore on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardmore, PA to Norristown, PA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
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6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardmore, PA
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Norristown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ardmore, PA to Norristown, PA covers 10.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Gulph Road, South Gulph Road, South Henderson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on Old Gulph Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.1 miles from Ardmore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 10.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Gulph Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.1 miles in near Coulter Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.2 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: at 0.1 miles (Coulter Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Anderson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (West Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Coulter Avenue
Turn left onto Coulter Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Anderson Avenue
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
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South Henderson Road
Turn right onto South Henderson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.4 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Saulin Boulevard
Turn right onto Saulin Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Gulph Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| South Gulph Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Henderson Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| New Gulph Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Dekalb Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Markley Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saulin Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Gulph Road
— 2.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, PA and Norristown, PA.
1
Start on Sibley Avenue
403 ft
·
25 sec
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Sibley Avenue
2
Turn left onto Coulter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Coulter Avenue
3
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
233 ft
·
13 sec
·
Anderson Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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New Gulph Road
6
Continue on Old Gulph Road
2.5 mi
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5 min
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Old Gulph Road
7
Continue on PA 320
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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South Gulph Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto South Henderson Road
1.1 mi
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2 min
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South Henderson Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Saulin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Saulin Boulevard
10
Turn right onto US 202
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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West Dekalb Pike
11
Continue on East Dekalb Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Dekalb Pike
12
Continue on Markley Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Markley Street
13
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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West Elm Street
14
Turn slight left onto Powell Street
303 ft
·
13 sec
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Powell Street
15
Turn slight left onto Spring Alley
46 ft
·
3 sec
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Spring Alley
16
Arrive at destination
Spring Alley
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.1 miles from Ardmore, PA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10.2 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.1 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norristown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ardmore, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ardmore, PA
This is one driving day of about 10.2 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ardmore, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Old Gulph Road for about 2.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.1 mi from Ardmore, PA · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.1 miles from Ardmore, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norristown, PA
The final approach into Norristown, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Norristown, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
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
Night in Norristown on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ardmore, PA to Norristown, PA covers 10.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Gulph Road, South Gulph Road, South Henderson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Ardmore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Coulter Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Anderson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (West Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ardmore, PA to Norristown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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