How far is Norristown, PA from Willow Grove, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Willow Grove, PA is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.93 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.94 mi
19.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.94 mi
Kilometers
19.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.93 mi
Kilometers
25.63 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Whitemarsh
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Norristown
8 mi
00h 13m
To Willow Grove
8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norristown and Willow Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Alley

    14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Powell Street

    582 ft · 28 sec · Powell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    669 ft · 37 sec · East Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dekalb Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dekalb Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Johnson Highway

    2813 ft · 1 min · East Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Plymouth Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road

    56 m · 6 sec · Sandy Hill Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Plymouth Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Germantown Pike

    26 m · 2 sec · West Germantown Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove

    3221 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9.46 mi · 59%
Plymouth Road
1.93 mi · 12%
Easton Road
1.42 mi · 9%
Dekalb Street
0.87 mi · 5%
PA 611
0.61 mi · 4%
East Johnson Highway
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

9.46 mi · 00h 10m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitemarsh
00h 13m from Norristown
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Norristown and Chance Rain Showers near Willow Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norristown to Willow Grove?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Norristown and 8 miles from Willow Grove.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:38 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 Chance Rain Showers around Norristown and Chance Rain Showers near Willow Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh

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 Whitemarsh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.5 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 12.4 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 12.3 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 12.4 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 Whitemarsh.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

15 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Willow Grove. Straight-line distance: 11.94 mi (19.22 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Willow Grove

#2 Willow Grove

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population15,726
Coordinates40.1440000, -75.1157300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Willow Grove (-75.11573, 40.144)

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
2.13 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Willow Grove. The current time is 10:55:44.

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.