How far is Norristown, PA from Cecil, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Cecil, PA is about 305.8 miles (492.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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
305.78 mi
05h 54m
Flight
255.22 mi
410.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.22 mi
Kilometers
410.74 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.78 mi
Kilometers
492.1 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cecil
Sat, May 30, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Sat, May 30, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-05-30T11:26
Arrive Cecil
Sat, May 30, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
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 Norristown
152.7 mi
02h 57m
To Cecil
153.1 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton

    51 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 121 South: Green Tree

    893 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Greentree Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Greentree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Millers Run Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Millers Run Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Parks Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Parks Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hickory Grade Road

    1741 ft · 59 sec · Hickory Grade Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Grade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 89%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
17.1 mi · 6%
Greentree Road
4.01 mi · 1%
Millers Run Road
3.59 mi · 1%
West Dekalb Pike
2.15 mi · 1%
Washington Pike
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
255.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 57m from Norristown
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norristown and Sunny near Cecil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.8 miles (492.1 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 152.7 miles from Norristown and 153.1 miles from Cecil.

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

The direct path is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.09 one way or $88.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norristown and Sunny near Cecil.

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 Norristown and Cecil. Straight-line distance: 255.22 mi (410.74 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Cecil

#2 Cecil

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population13,220
Coordinates40.3295100, -80.1708900
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Cecil (-80.17089, 40.32951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.79 gal
40.84 L · about $44.09
Round trip
$88.18
21.58 gal · 81.68 L
Estimated CO2
95.9 kg one way
Round trip: 191.8 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.09 $88.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.62 $99.25
Premium $4.95 $53.45 $106.91
Diesel $5.98 $64.52 $129.05

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Cecil. The current time is 11:26:44.

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.