How far is Norristown, PA from Willistown, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Willistown, PA is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
19.08 mi
00h 33m
Flight
13.81 mi
22.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.81 mi
Kilometers
22.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.08 mi
Kilometers
30.71 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willistown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Willistown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Paoli
PA

Census designated place

From Norristown
9.5 mi
00h 16m
To Willistown
9.6 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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 9 min · West Dekalb Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 252 South: Paoli

    2264 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Swedesford Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Swedesford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bear Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bear Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Leopard Road

    3018 ft · 1 min · Leopard Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Darby Paoli Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grubbs Mill Road

    2552 ft · 1 min · Grubbs Mill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Grubbs Mill Road

    2941 ft · 1 min · Grubbs Mill Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grubbs Mill Road

    1175 ft · 35 sec · Grubbs Mill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Grubbs Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grubbs Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Goshen Road

    1428 ft · 40 sec · Goshen Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Providence Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Providence Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Street Road

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Street Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Street Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dekalb Pike
5.63 mi · 30%
Grubbs Mill Road
2.63 mi · 14%
West Chester Pike
2.16 mi · 11%
Providence Road
1.45 mi · 8%
Darby Paoli Road
1.41 mi · 7%
Bear Hill Road
1.33 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West Dekalb Pike

Continue on West Dekalb Pike

5.63 mi · 00h 09m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paoli
00h 16m from Norristown
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norristown and Sunny near Willistown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Paoli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Norristown and 9.6 miles from Willistown.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paoli

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

1 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

13 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Willistown. Straight-line distance: 13.81 mi (22.23 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Willistown

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population10,983
Coordinates39.9612200, -75.4960400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Willistown (-75.49604, 39.96122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 Willistown. The current time is 00:37:42.

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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.