How far is Norristown, PA from Elizabeth, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Elizabeth, PA is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.3 miles (386.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
278 mi
05h 18m
Flight
240.32 mi
386.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.32 mi
Kilometers
386.75 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
278 mi
Kilometers
447.4 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Norristown
138.8 mi
02h 39m
To Elizabeth
139.2 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    718 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Hayden Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth, Glassport

    704 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    61 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto McKeesport Road

    44 m · 3 sec · McKeesport Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1982 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    99 m · 7 sec · Center Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 91%
I 70 West
6.61 mi · 2%
East Main Street
4.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
4.7 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.48 mi · 1%
West Dekalb Pike
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
240.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 39m from Norristown
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Norristown and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Norristown and 139.2 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 240.3 miles (386.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.08 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Norristown and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 240.32 mi (386.75 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Elizabeth

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population11,494
Coordinates40.2692400, -79.8897700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.13 L · about $40.08
Round trip
$80.17
19.62 gal · 74.26 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.08 $80.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.12 $90.23
Premium $4.95 $48.60 $97.20
Diesel $5.98 $58.66 $117.33

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 Norristown and Elizabeth. The current time is 02:41:00.

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.