How far is Norristown, PA from Newtown, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Newtown, PA is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
293.77 mi
05h 43m
Flight
246.53 mi
396.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.53 mi
Kilometers
396.75 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.77 mi
Kilometers
472.78 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newtown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Thu, Apr 16, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-04-15T19:41
Arrive Newtown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Norristown
146.6 mi
02h 51m
To Newtown
147.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Powell Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Powell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 45 sec · West Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Dekalb Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Dekalb Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    2652 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  14. 14

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  15. 15

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    13 mi · 15 min · University Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield

    1556 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1022 ft · 17 sec · Big Six Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Home Street

    1601 ft · 27 sec · Home Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Eighty Eight Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road

    696 ft · 20 sec · Bobtown Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Budapest Road

    999 ft · 46 sec · Budapest Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Budapest Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Budapest Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Budapest Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 81%
University Drive
13 mi · 4%
Morgantown Road
8.8 mi · 3%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
3.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 51m from Norristown
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Norristown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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 146.6 miles from Norristown and 147.1 miles from Newtown.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.37 one way or $84.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Norristown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, 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 Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 246.53 mi (396.75 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newtown

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population14,197
Coordinates39.7570200, -79.9697800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Newtown (-79.96978, 39.75702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.37 gal
39.24 L · about $42.37
Round trip
$84.74
20.74 gal · 78.48 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.3 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.37 $84.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.69 $95.38
Premium $4.95 $51.37 $102.75
Diesel $5.98 $62.01 $124.03

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Newtown. The current time is 19:41:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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