How far is Hopewell, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Hopewell, PA to Norristown, PA is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.41 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.93 mi
69.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.93 mi
Kilometers
69.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.41 mi
Kilometers
82.73 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Norristown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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
Thorndale
PA

City in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Hopewell
25.2 mi
00h 33m
To Norristown
26.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N
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 Hopewell and Norristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    1132 ft · 31 sec · Hopewell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Locust Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Locust Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hodgson Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · Hodgson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Limestone Road

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Limestone Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    781 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
14 mi · 27%
Limestone Road
8.24 mi · 16%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
7.92 mi · 15%
Exton Bypass
4.71 mi · 9%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 8%
Buck Run Road
3.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 19m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorndale
00h 33m from Hopewell
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hopewell 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 Hopewell to Norristown?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Thorndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Hopewell and 26.2 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hopewell and Rain Showers near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near Thorndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thorndale, 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 Thorndale.

RAIL

Downingtown

3 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

6 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Exton

11 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Parkesburg

16 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 42.93 mi (69.09 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population12,548
Coordinates39.7792700, -76.0163400
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.016267, 39.779323)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 Hopewell and Norristown. The current time is 05:47:48.

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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.