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

The driving distance from Upper Providence, PA to Norristown, PA is about 18.6 miles (30 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 05m 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
18.67 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
18.67 mi
Kilometers
30.05 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Providence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Providence
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Norristown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM 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
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upper Providence
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 Upper Providence
7.8 mi
00h 16m
To Norristown
10.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Upper Providence and Norristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bishop Hollow Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Bishop Hollow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    156 m · 13 sec · West Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Newtown Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Newtown Street Road

    884 ft · 25 sec · North Newtown Street Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Newtown Street Road

    28 m · 2 sec · North Newtown Street Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Newtown Street Road

    2520 ft · 1 min · North Newtown Street Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Newtown Road

    1945 ft · 48 sec · Newtown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Waterloo Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Waterloo Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sugartown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sugartown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Eagle School Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Eagle School Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Devon Park Drive

    1695 ft · 50 sec · Devon Park Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward US 202 North, US 422 West: King of Prussia, Pottstown

    55 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Providence 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
3.16 mi · 17%
West Bishop Hollow Road
2.62 mi · 14%
Old Eagle School Road
2.14 mi · 11%
South Waterloo Road
1.74 mi · 9%
Newtown Street Road
1.61 mi · 9%
East Dekalb Pike
1.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Merge slight left

2.77 mi · 00h 05m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 16m from Upper Providence
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Providence 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 Upper Providence to Norristown?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 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 7.8 miles from Upper Providence and 10.9 miles from Norristown.

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 6.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 14.3 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 14.4 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 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 Upper Providence and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 12.31 mi (19.81 km).

Upper Providence

#1 Upper Providence

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population24,535
Coordinates39.9551100, -75.4229700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bishop Hollow Road (-75.423192, 39.955108)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 Upper Providence and Norristown. The current time is 22:05:40.

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.