How far is Norristown, PA from Limerick, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Limerick, PA is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
13.02 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.23 mi
19.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.23 mi
Kilometers
19.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.02 mi
Kilometers
20.96 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limerick
Wed, May 13, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Wed, May 13, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-05-13T07:00
Arrive Limerick
Wed, May 13, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Evansburg
PA

Census designated place

From Norristown
6.5 mi
00h 13m
To Limerick
6.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2474 ft · 39 sec · Markley Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridge Pike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ridge Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Ridge Pike

    2 mi · 4 min · East Ridge Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Limerick Road

    11 m · 1 sec · South Limerick Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limerick Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ridge Pike
4.43 mi · 34%
East Main Street
3.09 mi · 24%
West Main Street
2.81 mi · 22%
East Ridge Pike
1.98 mi · 15%
Markley Street
0.47 mi · 4%
West Elm Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ridge Pike

Continue on Ridge Pike

4.43 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evansburg
00h 13m from Norristown
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norristown and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Limerick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Evansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Norristown and 6.5 miles from Limerick.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norristown and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Limerick.

Stop Ideas Near Evansburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

16 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

23 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

31 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Limerick. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Limerick

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population19,500
Coordinates40.2309300, -75.5221200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Limerick (-75.52212, 40.23093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Limerick. The current time is 07:00:30.

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.