How far is Norristown, PA from Coatesville, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Coatesville, PA is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.52 mi
00h 44m
Flight
27.32 mi
43.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.32 mi
Kilometers
43.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.12 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coatesville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 PM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-04-15T19:49
Arrive Coatesville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Frazer
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Norristown
15.2 mi
00h 22m
To Coatesville
15.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.9 mi · 19 min · West Dekalb Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Frazer, Downingtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Coatesville

    655 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dekalb Pike
12.9 mi · 42%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
8.19 mi · 27%
Exton Bypass
4.63 mi · 15%
North 1st Avenue
1.66 mi · 5%
US 30
1.09 mi · 4%
East Dekalb Pike
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Dekalb Pike

Continue on West Dekalb Pike

12.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frazer
00h 22m from Norristown
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Norristown and Sunny near Coatesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Frazer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Norristown and 15.3 miles from Coatesville.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Norristown and Sunny near Coatesville.

Stop Ideas Near Frazer

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

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

RAIL

Exton

6 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

6 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Coatesville. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.97 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Coatesville

City of Pennsylvania

Population13,006
Coordinates39.9831600, -75.8238400
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Coatesville (-75.82384, 39.98316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Coatesville. The current time is 19:49:21.

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.