How far is Philadelphia, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Norristown, PA is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
20.18 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.94 mi
24.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.94 mi
Kilometers
24.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.18 mi
Kilometers
32.47 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Wed, Apr 22, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 22, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-22T18:02
Arrive Norristown
Wed, Apr 22, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
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
Narberth
PA

Town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales

From Philadelphia
10.2 mi
00h 17m
To Norristown
10 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward King of Prussia, Norristown

    1373 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South Henderson Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Henderson Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saulin Boulevard

    2814 ft · 1 min · Saulin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Dekalb Pike

    1297 ft · 25 sec · West Dekalb Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
14.2 mi · 70%
South Henderson Road
1.09 mi · 5%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 5%
East Dekalb Pike
1.04 mi · 5%
Markley Street
0.73 mi · 4%
Saulin Boulevard
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

14.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Narberth
00h 17m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Narberth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Philadelphia and 10 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near Narberth

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 Narberth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 8.2 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 8.1 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 8 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 8.1 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 Narberth.

RAIL

Ardmore

2 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

9 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 14.94 mi (24.05 km).

Philadelphia

#1 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.80
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.90 $5.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.95 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.25 $8.49

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Norristown. The current time is 18:02:14.

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.