How far is Worcester, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Worcester, PA to Norristown, PA is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.94 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.52 mi
8.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.52 mi
Kilometers
8.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.94 mi
Kilometers
12.78 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Norriton
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Worcester
3.9 mi
00h 08m
To Norristown
4.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Forge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Valley Forge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Township Line Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Township Line Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whitehall Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Whitehall Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sterigere Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Sterigere Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Harding Boulevard

    1296 ft · 48 sec · Harding Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Markley Street

    137 m · 14 sec · Markley Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Road
2.33 mi · 29%
Township Line Road
1.77 mi · 22%
Valley Forge Road
1.7 mi · 21%
Sterigere Street
1.34 mi · 17%
Harding Boulevard
0.25 mi · 3%
West Elm Street
0.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Road

Turn right onto Whitehall Road

2.33 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Norriton
00h 08m from Worcester
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Norriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Worcester and 4.1 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near East Norriton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Norriton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norriton.

RAIL

Paoli

17 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

17 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 5.52 mi (8.88 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population10,472
Coordinates40.2012200, -75.3465700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Forge Road (-75.346544, 40.201207)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.29 $2.58
Premium $4.95 $1.39 $2.77
Diesel $5.98 $1.67 $3.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Norristown. The current time is 00:25:46.

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.