How far is Norristown, PA from Baldwin, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Baldwin, PA is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.48 mi
05h 31m
Flight
245.14 mi
394.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.14 mi
Kilometers
394.51 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.48 mi
Kilometers
459.43 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Fri, Nov 6, 8:12 PM EST
Return by in Norristown
Sat, Nov 7, 1:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Baldwin
Fri, Nov 6, 8:12 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:56 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
9:00 PM EST
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Norristown
142.2 mi
02h 45m
To Baldwin
143.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Powell Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Powell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 45 sec · West Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Dekalb Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Dekalb Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    2652 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Keeport Drive

    1771 ft · 1 min · Keeport Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Youngridge Drive

    1659 ft · 1 min · Youngridge Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Travis Drive

    115 m · 17 sec · Travis Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Travis Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 91%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
West Dekalb Pike
2.15 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 45m from Norristown
Leave By
5:56 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Norristown and Mostly Cloudy near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Norristown and 143.4 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Norristown and Mostly Cloudy near Baldwin.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 245.14 mi (394.51 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
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#2 Baldwin

Situated within Allegheny County in Western Pennsylvania, this borough serves as a residential suburb located south of the city of Pittsburgh.

Population0
Coordinates40.3381300, -79.9789400
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Baldwin (-79.97894, 40.33813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.07 gal
38.13 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.66
20.14 gal · 76.26 L
Estimated CO2
89.5 kg one way
Round trip: 179 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $44.33 $88.66
Mid-grade $4.82 $48.57 $97.14
Premium $5.27 $53.11 $106.22
Diesel $6.58 $66.28 $132.56

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Baldwin. The current time is 14:40:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.