How far is Williamsport, PA from Norristown, PA?

Fastest route

The distance between Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Norristown, Pennsylvania, is approximately 164 miles (264 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via I-80 E and I-476 S. The estimated travel time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Directions

  1. Get on I-80 E in New Columbia.

    • πŸš— Head south on Market St toward W 3rd St.
    • 🍟 Continue onto US-15 S/Montgomery Pike.
    • πŸ” Continue to follow US-15 S. Pass by McDonald's (on the right).
    • πŸ›£οΈ Merge onto I-80 E via the ramp to Bloomsburg.
  2. Follow I-80 E and I-476 S to W Ridge Pike/State Rte 3056 in Plymouth Township.

    • πŸš™ Take exit 18 from I-476 S.
    • πŸ’° This route has tolls.
  3. Take exit 277 toward PA-940/I-476/Allentown/Wilkes-Barre/Pennsylvania Turnpike (Toll road).

    • πŸ›£οΈ Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-476 S/Allentown, and merge onto I-476 S (Toll road).
    • πŸ›£οΈ Keep left at the fork to stay on I-476 S (Toll road).
    • 🚦 Take exit 18 toward Norristown.
  4. Continue on W Ridge Pike, then take Fairfield Rd and E Fornance St to Spring Alley in Norristown.

    • πŸ›£οΈ Merge onto W Ridge Pike/State Rte 3056.
    • πŸ›£οΈ Continue straight to stay on W Ridge Pike.
    • ➑️ Turn right onto Fairfield Rd.
    • ➑️ Continue onto E Fornance St.
    • ➑️ Turn left onto Green Valley Rd.
    • ➑️ Turn right onto E Basin St.
    • ➑️ Sharp right onto Spring Alley.

Tips & Suggestions

  • πŸš— Plan your trip ahead and consider traffic conditions for a smoother journey.
  • πŸ’° Be prepared for tolls along the way, so keep some cash or change handy.
  • 🍽️ Pack some snacks or stop at rest areas to grab a bite during the trip.
  • β›½ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the entire journey.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Carry a map or GPS device to stay on track and avoid getting lost.
  • πŸ•°οΈ Give yourself some extra time for potential delays or unexpected detours.
  • πŸš“ Observe the speed limits and traffic rules to ensure a safe trip.
  • 🏨 If it's a long drive, consider taking breaks to rest and stretch your legs.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.52 mi
02h 58m
Flight
116.44 mi
187.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.44 mi
Kilometers
187.4 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.52 mi
Kilometers
251.89 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Mon, Jun 1, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in Williamsport
Tue, Jun 2, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsport
2026-06-01T18:16
Arrive Norristown
Mon, Jun 1, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsport
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Williamsport
81.9 mi
01h 29m
To Norristown
74.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73Β°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76Β°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.1 mi Β· 3 min Β· Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi Β· 2 min Β· Montgomery Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi Β· 17 min Β· US Highway 15

  4. 4

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi Β· 4 min Β· Westbranch Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft Β· 59 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft Β· 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi Β· 1 hr 13 min Β· Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km Β· 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft Β· 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft Β· 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi Β· 1 hr 21 min Β· Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft Β· 24 sec Β· Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft Β· 18 sec Β· Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    1.4 km Β· 1 min Β· Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Norristown, Ridge Pike

    1575 ft Β· 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike

    1.1 km Β· 2 min Β· West Ridge Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    908 ft Β· 24 sec Β· East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Ridge Pike

    1708 ft Β· 54 sec Β· East Ridge Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fairfield Road

    2521 ft Β· 1 min Β· Fairfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Fornance Street

    1 mi Β· 3 min Β· East Fornance Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Powell Street

    1718 ft Β· 1 min Β· Powell Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Spring Alley

    14 m Β· 3 sec Β· Spring Alley

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsport 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi Β· 48%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi Β· 42%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi Β· 7%
Westbranch Highway
2.91 mi Β· 2%
Montgomery Pike
1.27 mi Β· 1%
Mid-County Expressway
1.14 mi Β· 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi Β· 01h 21m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 29m from Williamsport
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williamsport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Williamsport and 74.6 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamsport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Side, 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 East Side.

BUS

White Haven, PA

6 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsport and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 116.44 mi (187.4 km).

Williamsport

#1 Williamsport

County seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,156
Coordinates41.2411900, -77.0010800
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-77.00107, 41.241195)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.91 L Β· about $22.55
Round trip
$45.11
11.04 gal Β· 41.82 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.55 $45.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.39 $50.77
Premium $4.95 $27.35 $54.69
Diesel $5.98 $33.01 $66.02

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 Β· Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsport and Norristown. The current time is 18:16:37.

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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.