How far is Upper Saint Clair, PA from Norristown, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Saint Clair, PA to Norristown, PA is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Saint Clair and Norristown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saint Clair and Norristown.
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Start on Swanson Lane
52 m · 10 sec · Swanson Lane
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Turn right onto Mill Grove Road
1549 ft · 1 min · Mill Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morrow Road
2455 ft · 1 min · Morrow Road
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Turn right onto McLaughlin Run Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · McLaughlin Run Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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Continue on Broughton Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Lebanon Church Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
988 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on PATP, I 76
876 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on East Dekalb Pike
1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike
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Continue on Markley Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn slight left onto Powell Street
92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street
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Turn slight left onto Spring Alley
14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Saint Clair and Norristown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 04h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upper Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair to Norristown?
The road trip is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Upper Saint Clair and 156.5 miles from Norristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.60 one way or $87.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Upper Saint Clair and Rain Showers Likely near Norristown.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Saint Clair and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 250.63 mi (403.35 km).
#1 Upper Saint Clair
Home rule municipality in Allegheny County
| Population | 19,896 |
| Coordinates | 40.3359000, -80.0833900 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norristown
County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 34,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.1215000, -75.3399000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.07 | $98.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.86 | $105.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.81 | $127.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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