How far is Wilkinsburg, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Wilkinsburg, PA to Norristown, PA is about 284.5 miles (457.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
284.52 mi
04h 31m
Flight
240.4 mi
386.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.4 mi
Kilometers
386.89 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.52 mi
Kilometers
457.89 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Wed, May 13, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Wilkinsburg
Wed, May 13, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilkinsburg
2026-05-12T20:30
Arrive Norristown
Wed, May 13, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilkinsburg
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 Wilkinsburg
142.2 mi
02h 15m
To Norristown
142.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Wilkinsburg and Norristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Avenue

    72 m · 13 sec · Ross Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    98 m · 20 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    2015 ft · 59 sec · South Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ardmore Boulevard

    1568 ft · 59 sec · Ardmore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    587 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 376 East, US 22 East: Monroeville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 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 Wilkinsburg 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 95%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.1 mi · 2%
US 202 North
2.73 mi · 1%
I 76 East
1.33 mi
East Dekalb Pike
1.04 mi
I 376 East
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
240.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 15m from Wilkinsburg
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilkinsburg and Sunny near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.5 miles (457.9 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 142.2 miles from Wilkinsburg and 142.4 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 240.4 mi (386.89 km).

Wilkinsburg

#1 Wilkinsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population15,186
Coordinates40.4417400, -79.8819900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Ross Avenue (-79.881953, 40.441804)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
38 L · about $41.02
Round trip
$82.05
20.08 gal · 76 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.02 $82.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.17 $92.35
Premium $4.95 $49.74 $99.48
Diesel $5.98 $60.04 $120.08

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 Wilkinsburg and Norristown. The current time is 20:30:16.

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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.