How far is New Britain, PA from Norristown, PA?
The driving distance from New Britain, PA to Norristown, PA is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Norristown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Norristown.
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Start on East Butler Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Butler Avenue
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Continue on Doylestown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Road
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Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn right onto DeKalb Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · DeKalb Pike
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Continue on DeKalb Pike
5.6 mi · 11 min · DeKalb Pike
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Turn straight onto Swede Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Swede Road
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Continue on Markley Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Markley Street
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Turn left onto West Wood Street
22 m · 3 sec · West Wood Street
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Turn right onto Swede Street
1775 ft · 58 sec · Swede Street
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Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street
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Turn slight left 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 New Britain and Norristown.
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.
DeKalb Pike
Continue on DeKalb Pike
5.58 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Britain and Mostly Cloudy near Norristown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Norristown?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
North Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from New Britain and 8.4 miles from Norristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Britain and Mostly Cloudy near Norristown.
Stop Ideas Near North Wales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Wales.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 km).
#1 New Britain
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,950 |
| Coordinates | 40.2990000, -75.1810100 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
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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