How far is Norristown, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Upland, PA is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.83 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.72 mi
30.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.72 mi
Kilometers
30.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.83 mi
Kilometers
38.35 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Sat, May 30, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-05-30T10:17
Arrive Upland
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Broomall
PA

Census designated place in Pennsylvania

From Norristown
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Upland
11.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Alley

    14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Powell Street

    1718 ft · 1 min · Powell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Fornance Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Fornance Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairfield Road

    2521 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Ridge Pike

    1708 ft · 51 sec · East Ridge Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Ridge Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 476 South

    1922 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MacDade Boulevard

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard West

    573 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard

    729 ft · 17 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West 22nd Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Upland Avenue

    2219 ft · 54 sec · Upland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    877 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1099 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
17.7 mi · 74%
East Fornance Street
1.02 mi · 4%
West Ridge Pike
0.67 mi · 3%
MacDade Boulevard
0.67 mi · 3%
East 22nd Street
0.62 mi · 3%
West 22nd Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

17.7 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broomall
00h 18m from Norristown
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norristown and Sunny near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broomall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Norristown and 11.9 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norristown and Sunny near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near Broomall

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broomall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 10.1 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 10 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 10 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ardmore

6 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

13 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

17 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Upland. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.12 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.86 $7.73
Premium $4.95 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $5.98 $5.02 $10.05

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Upland. The current time is 10:17:16.

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.