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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.79 mi
01h 35m
Flight
78.54 mi
126.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.54 mi
Kilometers
126.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.79 mi
Kilometers
149.33 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Colonial Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonial Park
2026-04-19T06:18
Arrive Norristown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colonial Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Colonial Park
46.2 mi
00h 47m
To Norristown
46.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Park and Norristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Park and Norristown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Duke Street

    69 m · 15 sec · Duke Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prince Street

    1128 ft · 41 sec · Prince Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jonestown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    970 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 85%
I 83 South
3.3 mi · 4%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 3%
US 202 North
2.73 mi · 3%
I 76 East
1.83 mi · 2%
East Dekalb Pike
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
00h 47m from Colonial Park
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reamstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reamstown.

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Park and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 78.54 mi (126.39 km).

Colonial Park

#1 Colonial Park

Census designated place

Population13,229
Coordinates40.3006400, -76.8096900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.809774, 40.3006)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $13.36
Round trip
$26.72
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Colonial Park and Norristown. The current time is 06:18:17.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.