How far is Norristown, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Erie, PA is about 387.4 miles (623.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Erie.
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Start on Spring Alley
14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley
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Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
582 ft · 28 sec · Powell Street
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Turn right onto East Spruce Street
669 ft · 37 sec · East Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Dekalb Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Dekalb Street
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Turn right onto East Johnson Highway
2813 ft · 1 min · East Johnson Highway
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Continue on Plymouth Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road
56 m · 6 sec · Sandy Hill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road
1 mi · 3 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
26 m · 2 sec · West Germantown Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
1131 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
2871 ft · 35 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
2275 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Norristown and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Erie?
The road trip is about 387.4 miles (623.5 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.2 miles from Norristown and 184.2 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.86 one way or $111.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norristown and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central City.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 283.2 mi (455.76 km).
#1 Norristown
County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 34,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.1215000, -75.3399000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $55.86 | $111.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $62.87 | $125.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $67.72 | $135.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $81.75 | $163.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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