How far is Norristown, PA from Municipality of Bethel Park, PA?
The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and Municipality of Bethel Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Municipality of Bethel Park.
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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
259.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road
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Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road
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Turn left onto Baptist Road
3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road
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Continue on South Park Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Park Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1481 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
79 m · 11 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and Municipality of Bethel Park.
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
260 mi · 04h 43m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norristown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Municipality of Bethel Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Municipality of Bethel Park?
The road trip is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 144.2 miles from Norristown and 153.7 miles from Municipality of Bethel Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norristown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Municipality of Bethel Park.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Municipality of Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 248.13 mi (399.33 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 Municipality of Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,345 |
| Coordinates | 40.3238900, -80.0363700 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Street (-80.036415, 40.324101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $42.94 | $85.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.34 | $96.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.07 | $104.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.85 | $125.70 |
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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