Origin
Norristown, PA
Morning in Norristown on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norristown, PA to Westtown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norristown, PA
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Westtown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 24.4-mile journey from Norristown, PA to Westtown, PA is a quick, 37-minute drive that’s perfect for a single-day trip. With no highway driving, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire route, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, reflecting the short distance. Since it's a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. This drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily within Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Dekalb Pike | 20 mi | 28m |
| Westbourne Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Dekalb Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Markley Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Concord Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Matlack Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oakbourne Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Dekalb Pike
— 20 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown, PA and Westtown, PA.
1
Start on Spring Alley
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spring Alley
2
Turn slight right onto Powell Street
303 ft
·
15 sec
·
Powell Street
3
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Elm Street
4
Turn left onto US 202
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Markley Street
5
Continue on US 202
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dekalb Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 202
20 mi
·
28 min
·
West Dekalb Pike
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto South Matlack Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Matlack Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Oakbourne Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oakbourne Road
9
Turn right onto South Concord Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Concord Road
10
Turn left onto Westbourne Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbourne Road
11
Arrive at destination
South Westbourne Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 202 / Markley Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Markley Street
Navigation decision point
5
22 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South Matlack Street
Turn left onto South Matlack Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Westtown, PA
Morning in Westtown on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway stretches to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20 miles along West Dekalb Pike, offering a sustained local road experience. As you transition from West Dekalb Pike to Westbourne Road and then East Dekalb Pike, be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits typical of navigating through populated areas. This route prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on West Dekalb Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Elm Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202 / Markley Street): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles (South Matlack Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Norristown, PA
Full guide →Norristown is a small residential borough in Montgomery County, in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area. The town is about 6 miles outside of Philadelphia, between two greater communities of King of Prussia and Plymouth Meeting. This article also covers the nearby communities of Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on West Dekalb Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202 / Markley Street): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles (South Matlack Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westtown, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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