How far is Norristown, PA from Lower Burrell, PA?
The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Lower Burrell, PA is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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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 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and Lower Burrell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Lower Burrell.
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Start on Spring Alley
14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley
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Turn slight right onto Powell Street
92 m · 16 sec · Powell Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
905 ft · 45 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto Markley Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street
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Continue on East Dekalb Pike
1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike
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Continue on West Dekalb Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Dekalb Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
2652 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business: Monroeville
852 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
576 ft · 14 sec · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Haymaker Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Haymaker Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Saltsburg Road
917 ft · 24 sec · Saltsburg Road
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Turn left onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Center New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Texas Road
717 ft · 12 sec · New Texas Road
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Continue on Old Leechburg Road
116 m · 7 sec · Old Leechburg Road
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Turn slight right onto New Texas Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Leechburg Road
3072 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road
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Continue on Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
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Turn left onto Logans Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Logans Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Freeport Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and Lower Burrell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Norristown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lower Burrell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Lower Burrell?
The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.3 miles from Norristown and 143.7 miles from Lower Burrell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Norristown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lower Burrell.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Lower Burrell. Straight-line distance: 234.52 mi (377.43 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 Lower Burrell
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,997 |
| Coordinates | 40.5531200, -79.7572700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower Burrell (-79.75727, 40.55312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.18 | $100.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.58 | $121.15 |
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 23, 2026
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