How far is Lower Saucon, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Lower Saucon, PA to Norristown, PA is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
46.49 mi
01h 07m
Flight
33.63 mi
54.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.63 mi
Kilometers
54.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.49 mi
Kilometers
74.82 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
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Saucon
2026-04-18T04:45
Arrive Norristown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 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
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lower Saucon
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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lower Saucon
23.6 mi
00h 33m
To Norristown
22.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Saucon and Norristown.

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Saucon Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Lower Saucon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cherry Lane

    2603 ft · 1 min · Cherry Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    3135 ft · 55 sec · Leithsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 1 min · Flint Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Passer Road

    104 m · 9 sec · Passer Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2011 ft · 56 sec · Portzer Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John Fries Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    2321 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Norristown, Ridge Pike

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Ridge Pike

    1708 ft · 54 sec · East Ridge Pike

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fairfield Road

    2521 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Fornance Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Fornance Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Powell Street

    1718 ft · 1 min · Powell Street

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 52%
Easton Road
2.86 mi · 6%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 6%
Taylor Drive
2.03 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.98 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 33m from Lower Saucon
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lower Saucon 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 Lower Saucon to Norristown?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Lower Saucon and 22.9 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lower Saucon and Mostly Sunny near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Saucon and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 33.63 mi (54.12 km).

Lower Saucon

#1 Lower Saucon

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population10,813
Coordinates40.6062100, -75.2824000
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Saucon Road (-75.282492, 40.606249)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lower Saucon and Norristown. The current time is 04:45:22.

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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.