How far is Limerick, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Limerick, PA to Norristown, PA is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
13.03 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.23 mi
19.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.23 mi
Kilometers
19.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.03 mi
Kilometers
20.97 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Wed, May 13, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Limerick
Wed, May 13, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limerick
2026-05-13T06:21
Arrive Norristown
Wed, May 13, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Limerick
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
Evansburg
PA

Census designated place

From Limerick
6.5 mi
00h 14m
To Norristown
6.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°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 Limerick and Norristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limerick Road

    11 m · 5 sec · South Limerick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Ridge Pike

    2 mi · 4 min · West Ridge Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridge Pike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ridge Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Markley Street

    2517 ft · 44 sec · 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 Limerick 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
5.91 mi · 45%
Ridge Pike
4.43 mi · 34%
West Ridge Pike
1.98 mi · 15%
Markley Street
0.48 mi · 4%
West Elm Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Powell Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Ridge Pike

Continue on Ridge Pike

4.43 mi · 00h 08m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evansburg
00h 14m from Limerick
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Limerick 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 Limerick to Norristown?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Evansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Limerick and 6.5 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Evansburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

16 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

23 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

31 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limerick and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).

Limerick

#1 Limerick

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population19,500
Coordinates40.2309300, -75.5221200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: South Limerick Road (-75.522177, 40.230962)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

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 Limerick and Norristown. The current time is 06:21:52.

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.