How far is King of Prussia, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from King of Prussia, PA to Norristown, PA is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.58 mi
00h 13m
Flight
3.71 mi
5.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.71 mi
Kilometers
5.97 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.58 mi
Kilometers
7.37 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Wed, May 13, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King of Prussia
2026-05-13T06:19
Arrive Norristown
Wed, May 13, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in King of Prussia
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
West Norriton
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From King of Prussia
2.4 mi
00h 06m
To Norristown
2.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between King of Prussia and Norristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King of Prussia and Norristown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mall Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mall Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Dekalb Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Dekalb Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King of Prussia 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
217.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dekalb Pike
1.9 mi · 41%
East Dekalb Pike
1.04 mi · 23%
Mall Boulevard
0.77 mi · 17%
Markley Street
0.73 mi · 16%
West Elm Street
0.17 mi · 4%
Powell Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Dekalb Pike

Turn left onto West Dekalb Pike

1.9 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Norriton
00h 06m from King of Prussia
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving King of Prussia and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from King of Prussia to Norristown?

The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

West Norriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from King of Prussia and 2.2 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around King of Prussia and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near West Norriton

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 West Norriton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.4 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 14.3 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 14.2 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 14.3 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 West Norriton.

RAIL

Paoli

13 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

24 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King of Prussia and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 3.71 mi (5.97 km).

King of Prussia

#1 King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,936
Coordinates40.0892700, -75.3960200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.396061, 40.089276)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.61 L · about $0.65
Round trip
$1.31
0.32 gal · 1.22 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.65 $1.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.74 $1.47
Premium $4.95 $0.79 $1.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.96 $1.91

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between King of Prussia and Norristown. The current time is 06:19:36.

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.