How far is Norristown, PA from Upper Providence, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Upper Providence, PA is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
15.88 mi
00h 32m
Flight
12.31 mi
19.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.31 mi
Kilometers
19.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.55 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Upper Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wayne
PA

Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Norristown
8 mi
00h 16m
To Upper Providence
8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Upper Providence.

  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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Dekalb Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 West, I 76 East: Philadelphia, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1274 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    2338 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Swedesford Road

    1100 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Swedesford Road

    1673 ft · 42 sec · East Swedesford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Eagle School Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Eagle School Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sugartown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sugartown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Waterloo Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Waterloo Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Newtown Road

    1945 ft · 48 sec · Newtown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Newtown Street Road

    2511 ft · 1 min · North Newtown Street Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Davids Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Saint Davids Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Davids Road

    143 m · 17 sec · Saint Davids Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1102 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Newtown Street Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Munger Road

    95 m · 17 sec · Munger Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Clyde Lane

    112 m · 18 sec · Clyde Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Bishop Hollow Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Bishop Hollow Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bishop Hollow Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bishop Hollow Road
2.63 mi · 17%
Old Eagle School Road
2.48 mi · 16%
West Dekalb Pike
2.22 mi · 14%
South Waterloo Road
1.74 mi · 11%
Newtown Street Road
1.43 mi · 9%
East Dekalb Pike
1.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bishop Hollow Road

Continue on Bishop Hollow Road

2.63 mi · 00h 06m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 16m from Norristown
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norristown and Sunny near Upper Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Upper Providence?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Norristown and 8 miles from Upper Providence.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norristown and Sunny near Upper Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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 Wayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.4 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 14.3 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 14.2 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 14.3 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 Wayne.

RAIL

Paoli

8 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

9 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

20 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Exton

20 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Upper Providence. Straight-line distance: 12.31 mi (19.81 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Upper Providence

#2 Upper Providence

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population24,535
Coordinates39.9551100, -75.4229700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Upper Providence (-75.42297, 39.95511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.58 $5.15
Premium $4.95 $2.77 $5.55
Diesel $5.98 $3.35 $6.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Upper Providence. The current time is 00:06:38.

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.