How far is Norristown, PA from Patton, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Patton, PA is about 240 miles (386.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
240.05 mi
04h 36m
Flight
177.79 mi
286.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.79 mi
Kilometers
286.13 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.05 mi
Kilometers
386.32 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Thu, Oct 15, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-10-15T12:53
Arrive Patton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Norristown
119.7 mi
02h 18m
To Patton
120.4 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Plank Road

    2284 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Plank Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Logan Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Logan Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Beale Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Beale Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Union Avenue

    1677 ft · 30 sec · Union Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Magee Avenue

    2854 ft · 54 sec · Magee Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 75%
I 99 North
30.2 mi · 13%
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 6%
West Dekalb Pike
2.15 mi · 1%
18th Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Logan Boulevard
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 18m from Norristown
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norristown and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Patton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240 miles (386.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Norristown and 120.4 miles from Patton.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.81 one way or $75.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norristown and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Patton.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Patton. Straight-line distance: 177.79 mi (286.13 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Patton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,576
Coordinates40.6339600, -78.6503000
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Patton (-78.6503, 40.63396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.06 L · about $37.81
Round trip
$75.62
16.94 gal · 64.12 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $37.81 $75.62
Mid-grade $4.93 $41.71 $83.43
Premium $5.31 $44.93 $89.87
Diesel $6.55 $55.48 $110.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Patton. The current time is 12:53:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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