How far is Fairview, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Fairview, PA to Norristown, PA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.58 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.26 mi
27.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.26 mi
Kilometers
27.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.58 mi
Kilometers
36.34 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Broomall
PA

Census designated place in Pennsylvania

From Fairview
11.2 mi
00h 16m
To Norristown
11.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Norristown.

  1. 1

    Start on Essex Avenue

    665 ft · 26 sec · Essex Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairview Road

    1907 ft · 50 sec · Fairview Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    774 ft · 28 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    15.3 mi · 21 min · Mid-County Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward King of Prussia, Norristown

    1373 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South Henderson Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Henderson Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saulin Boulevard

    2814 ft · 1 min · Saulin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Dekalb Pike

    1297 ft · 25 sec · West Dekalb Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Norristown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
15.3 mi · 68%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.59 mi · 7%
South Henderson Road
1.09 mi · 5%
East Dekalb Pike
1.04 mi · 5%
Markley Street
0.73 mi · 3%
Saulin Boulevard
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

15.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broomall
00h 16m from Fairview
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Norristown?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broomall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Fairview and 11.4 miles from Norristown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near Broomall

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broomall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 10.8 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ardmore

6 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

13 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

17 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 17.26 mi (27.77 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population186
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.3446300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Avenue (-75.344602, 39.871754)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.68 $7.36
Premium $4.95 $3.96 $7.93
Diesel $5.98 $4.78 $9.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Norristown. The current time is 03:51:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.