How far is Colonial Park, PA from Norristown, PA?
The driving distance from Colonial Park, PA to Norristown, PA is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Park and Norristown.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Duke Street
69 m · 15 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto Prince Street
1128 ft · 41 sec · Prince Street
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Turn left onto Jonestown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on East Dekalb Pike
1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike
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Continue on Markley Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn slight left onto Powell Street
92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street
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Turn slight left onto Spring Alley
14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Park and Norristown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Colonial Park and Rain Showers near Norristown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Park to Norristown?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Colonial Park and 46.6 miles from Norristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Colonial Park and Rain Showers near Norristown.
Stop Ideas Near Reamstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Park and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 78.54 mi (126.39 km).
#1 Colonial Park
Census designated place
| Population | 13,229 |
| Coordinates | 40.3006400, -76.8096900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norristown
County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 34,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.1215000, -75.3399000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.55 | $39.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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