How far is Norristown, PA from Monroeville, PA?
The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Monroeville, PA is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and Monroeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Monroeville.
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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
2931 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto Stroschein Road
1370 ft · 35 sec · Stroschein Road
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Turn right onto Monroeville Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rosecrest Drive
1012 ft · 32 sec · Rosecrest Drive
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Continue on Rosecrest Drive
758 ft · 21 sec · Rosecrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rosecrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and Monroeville.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Norristown and Mostly Sunny near Monroeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Monroeville?
The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Norristown and 140.1 miles from Monroeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Norristown and Mostly Sunny near Monroeville.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Monroeville. Straight-line distance: 235.39 mi (378.82 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 Monroeville
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,176 |
| Coordinates | 40.4211800, -79.7881000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroeville (-79.7881, 40.42118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.39 | $90.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.90 | $97.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.02 | $118.05 |
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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