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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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Essex Avenue
665 ft · 26 sec · Essex Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairview Road
1907 ft · 50 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
774 ft · 28 sec · Macdade Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
15.3 mi · 21 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward King of Prussia, Norristown
1373 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on South Henderson Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Henderson Road
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Turn right onto Saulin Boulevard
2814 ft · 1 min · Saulin Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Dekalb Pike
1297 ft · 25 sec · West Dekalb Pike
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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 Fairview and Norristown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broomall.
Ardmore
Paoli
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 17.26 mi (27.77 km).
#1 Fairview
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 186 |
| Coordinates | 39.8717800, -75.3446300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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