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Trip from Horsham, PA to New Hanover, PA

Drive Time

58m

Distance

40.8 mi

66 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Horsham, PA, PA

Horsham, PA

Jan Wright

Downtown New Hanover, PA, PA

New Hanover, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Horsham, PA to New Hanover, PA covers 40.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pottstown Expressway, Swamp Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.75 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

20.4 miles from Horsham, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 40.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pottstown Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pottstown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 40.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
7
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
8
18.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

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 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
8
19.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

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 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
8
33.8 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Limerick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Limerick

Towns Along This Route

Between Horsham, PA and New Hanover, PA, road signs point toward Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Pottstown, Linfield and Limerick.

Philadelphia

18.1 mi in | ~21m

Valley Forge

18.6 mi in | ~22m

Pottstown

19.2 mi in | ~24m

Linfield

33.5 mi in | ~44m

Limerick

33.5 mi in | ~44m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 16.2 mi 17m
Pottstown Expressway 11.3 mi 15m
Swamp Pike 5.6 mi 10m
County Line Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
North Lewis Road 1.4 mi 2m
Easton Road 1.2 mi 2m
Schuylkill Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
Lutheran Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 16.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horsham, PA and New Hanover, PA.

1

Start on this road

37 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto PA 611

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Easton Road
3

Continue on PA 611

1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road
Use the left lane.
4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg Use the right lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 276; PATP

16 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · this road
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
9

Continue on I 76

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

446 ft · 10 sec
Exit 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 422 West Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
13

Continue on US 422

2.1 mi · 2 min · County Line Expressway
14

Continue on US 422

11 mi · 15 min · Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward Linfield, Limerick Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

192 ft · 4 sec
Toward Limerick Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Turn slight right onto North Lewis Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Lewis Road
18

Continue on Swamp Pike

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Swamp Pike
19

Enter roundabout onto Swamp Pike

140 ft · 2 sec · Swamp Pike
20

Continue on Swamp Pike

5.4 mi · 10 min · Swamp Pike
21

Turn right onto Lutheran Road

86 ft · 2 sec · Lutheran Road
22

Arrive at destination

Lutheran Road

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 20.4 miles from Horsham, PA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 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 40.8 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.4 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Hanover, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Horsham, 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 Horsham, PA

This is one driving day of about 40.8 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Horsham, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 16.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.4 mi from Horsham, PA · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

20 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Horsham, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Hanover, PA

The final approach into New Hanover, 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 New Hanover, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 23.9
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $1 near mile 8.4
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 8.4
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 19.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.75 one way

$13.50 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $7.39 $14.77
premium $4.92 $7.91 $15.81
diesel $5.64 $9.06 $18.13

Estimated Tolls: $2.11

Pennsylvania Turnpike (16.2 mi) $2.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.28 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63
EV Truck/SUV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Horsham, PA

Morning in Horsham on Monday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Hanover, PA

Morning in New Hanover on Monday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

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

58m 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 Horsham, PA to New Hanover, PA covers 40.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pottstown Expressway, Swamp Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Horsham, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.75 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 40.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Horsham, PA and New Hanover, PA, road signs point toward Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Pottstown, Linfield and Limerick.

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