How far is Norristown, PA from Marple, PA?
The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Marple, PA is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and Marple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Marple.
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Start on Spring Alley
14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley
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Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
1718 ft · 1 min · Powell Street
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Turn right onto East Fornance Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Fornance Street
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Continue on Fairfield Road
2521 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Road
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Turn left onto East Ridge Pike
1708 ft · 51 sec · East Ridge Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Ridge Pike
1.1 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 476 South
1922 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
2 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Media Line Road
778 ft · 27 sec · Media Line Road
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Turn left onto Lovell Avenue
1790 ft · 1 min · Lovell Avenue
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Turn right onto Hearth Road
126 m · 18 sec · Hearth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hearth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and Marple.
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.
Mid-County Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
9.39 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norristown and Sunny near Marple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Marple?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Radnor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Norristown and 7.8 miles from Marple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norristown and Sunny near Marple.
Stop Ideas Near Radnor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Radnor.
Ardmore
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Marple. Straight-line distance: 10.15 mi (16.33 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 Marple
Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 23,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.9776100, -75.3785300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marple (-75.37853, 39.97761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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