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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
352.44 mi
05h 50m
Flight
272.36 mi
438.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.36 mi
Kilometers
438.32 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.44 mi
Kilometers
567.2 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Sun, May 31, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Meadville
Sun, May 31, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadville
2026-05-30T21:42
Arrive Norristown
Sun, May 31, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Meadville
185.5 mi
02h 55m
To Norristown
166.9 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph N
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    77 m · 8 sec · Linden Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto French Creek Parkway

    728 ft · 21 sec · French Creek Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Smock Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Smock Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Conneaut Lake Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Conneaut Lake Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1205 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Norristown, Ridge Pike

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Ridge Pike

    1708 ft · 54 sec · East Ridge Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fairfield Road

    2521 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Fornance Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Fornance Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Powell Street

    1718 ft · 1 min · Powell Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 73%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 21%
I 79 South
30.8 mi · 9%
Mid-County Expressway
1.14 mi
East Fornance Street
1.02 mi
Smock Highway
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.1 mi
272.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 55m from Meadville
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadville and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 272.36 mi (438.32 km).

Meadville

#1 Meadville

City in Pennsylvania

Population12,386
Coordinates41.6414400, -80.1514500
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-80.151402, 41.64143)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.44 gal
47.08 L · about $50.83
Round trip
$101.66
24.88 gal · 94.16 L
Estimated CO2
110.6 kg one way
Round trip: 221.1 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadville and Norristown. The current time is 21:42:40.

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.