How far is Meadville, PA from Norristown, PA?
The driving distance from Meadville, PA to Norristown, PA is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadville and Norristown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadville and Norristown.
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Start on Park Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
77 m · 8 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto French Creek Parkway
728 ft · 21 sec · French Creek Parkway
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Continue on Smock Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Continue on Conneaut Lake Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Conneaut Lake Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
1205 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Norristown, Ridge Pike
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike
1.1 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Ridge Pike
1708 ft · 54 sec · East Ridge Pike
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Turn right onto Fairfield Road
2521 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Road
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Continue on East Fornance Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Fornance Street
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Turn left onto Powell Street
1718 ft · 1 min · Powell Street
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Turn sharp right 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 Meadville and Norristown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Meadville 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 Meadville to Norristown?
The road trip is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km) and usually takes 05h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.5 miles from Meadville and 166.9 miles from Norristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.83 one way or $101.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadville and Mostly Sunny near Norristown.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lamar.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadville and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 272.36 mi (438.32 km).
#1 Meadville
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,386 |
| Coordinates | 41.6414400, -80.1514500 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $50.83 | $101.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.21 | $114.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $61.63 | $123.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $74.39 | $148.78 |
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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