How far is Norristown, PA from Kingston, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Kingston, PA is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.17 mi
02h 02m
Flight
84.02 mi
135.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.02 mi
Kilometers
135.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.17 mi
Kilometers
161.2 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Sun, May 31, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Sun, May 31, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-05-31T08:24
Arrive Kingston
Sun, May 31, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Norristown
50.1 mi
01h 01m
To Kingston
50.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Alley

    14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Powell Street

    582 ft · 28 sec · Powell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    669 ft · 37 sec · East Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dekalb Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dekalb Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Johnson Highway

    2813 ft · 1 min · East Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Plymouth Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road

    56 m · 6 sec · Sandy Hill Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Plymouth Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Germantown Pike

    26 m · 2 sec · West Germantown Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey

    1131 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2871 ft · 35 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kingston, Forty Fort

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    87 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Rutter Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rutter Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pierce Street

    849 ft · 38 sec · Pierce Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue

    1954 ft · 57 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    26 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    2 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85 mi · 85%
Bear Creek Boulevard
7.82 mi · 8%
Plymouth Road
1.93 mi · 2%
Rutter Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Dekalb Street
0.87 mi · 1%
PA 115
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 01m from Norristown
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norristown and Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Norristown and 50.1 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

45 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 84.02 mi (135.21 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Kingston

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population12,787
Coordinates41.2617500, -75.8968600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Kingston (-75.89686, 41.26175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.38 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.85
7.06 gal · 26.76 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.42 $28.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.23 $32.47
Premium $4.95 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $5.98 $21.11 $42.22

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Kingston. The current time is 08:24:48.

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.