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

The driving distance from West Mifflin, PA to Norristown, PA is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
278.48 mi
04h 37m
Flight
239.29 mi
385.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.29 mi
Kilometers
385.1 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.48 mi
Kilometers
448.17 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Wed, May 13, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in West Mifflin
Wed, May 13, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Mifflin
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Norristown
Wed, May 13, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Mifflin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West Mifflin
139.4 mi
02h 18m
To Norristown
139.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
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 Mifflin and Norristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Purdy Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Purdy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Homestead Duquesne Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Homestead Duquesne Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Grant Avenue

    3226 ft · 2 min · Grant Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Duquesne Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Duquesne Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

    2647 ft · 47 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 148 North

    1697 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2280 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Mifflin 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 93%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
US 202 North
2.73 mi · 1%
I 76 East
1.51 mi · 1%
East Dekalb Pike
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
239.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 18m from West Mifflin
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving West Mifflin 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 Mifflin to Norristown?

The road trip is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from West Mifflin and 139.1 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.17 one way or $80.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around West Mifflin and Sunny near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shade Gap, 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 Shade Gap.

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Mifflin and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 239.29 mi (385.1 km).

West Mifflin

#1 West Mifflin

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population19,588
Coordinates40.3634000, -79.8664400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Ohio Avenue (-79.866623, 40.3635)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.83 gal
37.2 L · about $40.17
Round trip
$80.33
19.66 gal · 74.4 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.7 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.17 $80.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.21 $90.42
Premium $4.95 $48.70 $97.40
Diesel $5.98 $58.78 $117.57

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 Mifflin and Norristown. The current time is 20:29:55.

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.