How far is Norristown, PA from Montgomery, PA?
The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Montgomery, PA is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
Driving Distance
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Montgomery.
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Start on Spring Alley
14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley
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Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
582 ft · 28 sec · Powell Street
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Turn right onto East Spruce Street
669 ft · 37 sec · East Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Dekalb Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Dekalb Street
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Turn right onto East Johnson Highway
2813 ft · 1 min · East Johnson Highway
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Continue on Plymouth Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road
56 m · 6 sec · Sandy Hill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road
1 mi · 3 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
26 m · 2 sec · West Germantown Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
1131 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
2871 ft · 35 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
2275 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
64.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 147 South, I 180 West: Milton, Williamsport
1283 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 180 West: Williamsport
2225 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Turbotville
1344 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
6 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Street
538 ft · 15 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Houston Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · West Houston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and Montgomery.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.4 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Norristown and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Norristown and 78.5 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norristown and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
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 East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 108.37 mi (174.4 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 Montgomery
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.1703600, -76.8769100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-76.87691, 41.17036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $4.46 | $24.69 | $49.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $27.24 | $54.47 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $29.34 | $58.67 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $36.22 | $72.44 |
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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