How far is Newtown, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Newtown, PA to Norristown, PA is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
293.6 mi
04h 58m
Flight
246.53 mi
396.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.53 mi
Kilometers
396.75 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.6 mi
Kilometers
472.51 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Newtown
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newtown
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Norristown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newtown
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Newtown
146.6 mi
02h 29m
To Norristown
147 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Budapest Road

    20 m · 8 sec · Budapest Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Budapest Road

    999 ft · 47 sec · Budapest Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road

    696 ft · 19 sec · Bobtown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holbert Stretch

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch

  5. 5

    Continue on South Eighty Eight Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Power Plant Road

    1601 ft · 32 sec · Power Plant Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newtown 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 80%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 7%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Morgantown Road
5.59 mi · 2%
South Main Street
3.2 mi · 1%
US 202 North
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

236 mi · 04h 18m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 29m from Newtown
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newtown and Partly Sunny near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newtown to Norristown?

The road trip is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Newtown and 147 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.33 one way or $84.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newtown and Partly Sunny near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newtown and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 246.53 mi (396.75 km).

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#1 Newtown

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population14,197
Coordinates39.7570200, -79.9697800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Budapest Road (-79.969716, 39.75708)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.22 L · about $42.33
Round trip
$84.66
20.72 gal · 78.44 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.33 $84.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.65 $95.29
Premium $4.95 $51.32 $102.65
Diesel $5.98 $61.95 $123.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newtown and Norristown. The current time is 22:13:51.

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.