How far is Norristown, PA from Nanticoke, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Nanticoke, PA is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.53 mi
02h 15m
Flight
82.6 mi
132.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Norristown.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.6 mi
Kilometers
132.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.53 mi
Kilometers
169.84 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nanticoke
Wed, May 13, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Wed, May 13, 8:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-05-13T16:18
Arrive Nanticoke
Wed, May 13, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Norristown
52.8 mi
01h 07m
To Nanticoke
52.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norristown and Nanticoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Nanticoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Alley

    14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Powell Street

    582 ft · 28 sec · Powell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    669 ft · 37 sec · East Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dekalb Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dekalb Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Johnson Highway

    2813 ft · 1 min · East Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Plymouth Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road

    56 m · 6 sec · Sandy Hill Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Plymouth Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Germantown Pike

    26 m · 2 sec · West Germantown Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey

    1131 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2871 ft · 35 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oakridge Road

    628 ft · 22 sec · Oakridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Laurel Run Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Laurel Run Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Northampton Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Northampton Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lehigh Street

    962 ft · 41 sec · Lehigh Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Walnut Street

    91 m · 15 sec · South Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Metcalf Street

    41 m · 10 sec · Metcalf Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    134 m · 17 sec · South Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    2524 ft · 2 min · Johnson Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    2434 ft · 1 min · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 north: Nanticoke

    2288 ft · 56 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on South Cross Valley Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Cross Valley Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre

    1624 ft · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre

    86 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Sans Souci Parkway

    2230 ft · 49 sec · Sans Souci Parkway

  33. 33

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    19 m · 2 sec · North Market Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norristown and Nanticoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85 mi · 81%
South Cross Valley Expressway
4.07 mi · 4%
Laurel Run Road
3.79 mi · 4%
Plymouth Road
1.93 mi · 2%
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
1.78 mi · 2%
East Northampton Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 07m from Norristown
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norristown and Rain Showers near Nanticoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Nanticoke?

The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Norristown and 52.8 miles from Nanticoke.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norristown and Rain Showers near Nanticoke.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Slatington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slatington.

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Nanticoke. Straight-line distance: 82.6 mi (132.93 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Nanticoke

#2 Nanticoke

City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,278
Coordinates41.2053600, -76.0049200
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Nanticoke (-76.00492, 41.20536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.1 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.40
7.44 gal · 28.2 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.20 $30.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.11 $34.22
Premium $4.95 $18.43 $36.86
Diesel $5.98 $22.25 $44.49

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Nanticoke. The current time is 16:18:49.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.