How far is West Lampeter, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from West Lampeter, PA to Norristown, PA is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.32 mi
01h 12m
Flight
49.59 mi
79.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.59 mi
Kilometers
79.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.32 mi
Kilometers
87.42 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in West Lampeter
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lampeter
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Norristown
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lampeter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West Lampeter
33.1 mi
00h 36m
To Norristown
21.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lampeter and Norristown.

  1. 1

    Start on Peony Road

    27 m · 10 sec · Peony Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lampeter Road

    2732 ft · 57 sec · Lampeter Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 73%
US 222 North
15.5 mi · 28%
US 202 North
2.73 mi · 5%
US 30 West
1.84 mi · 3%
Pitney Road
1.28 mi · 2%
I 76 East
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
00h 36m from West Lampeter
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Lampeter and Sunny near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lampeter to Norristown?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from West Lampeter and 21.3 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lampeter and Sunny near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lampeter and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 49.59 mi (79.8 km).

West Lampeter

#1 West Lampeter

Township of Pennsylvania

Population15,983
Coordinates40.0303800, -76.2702400
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Peony Road (-76.270224, 40.030346)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lampeter and Norristown. The current time is 20:59:20.

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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.