Norristown
in Montgomery County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.121 and -75.340 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 7' 17" and W -75° 20' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:23 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 7:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Delve into Norristown

Norristown in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) with it's 34,412 habitants is located in United States about 124 mi (or 199 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Norristown is now 08:23 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports close to Norristown, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Philadelphia International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United States is Independence Hall in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 2 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Media, Philadelphia, Doylestown, Camden and West Chester. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 46% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West

Address
3,4 mi
640 Fountain Road
19462 Plymouth Meeting
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia - Valley Forge

Address
2,6 mi
301 West DeKalb Pike
19406 King of Prussia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Philadelphia Marriott West

Address
4,0 mi
111 Crawford Avenue
19428 Conshohocken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia

Address
3,4 mi
258 Mall Boulevard
19406 King Of Prussia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Philadelphia Conshohocken

Address
3,9 mi
191 Washington Street
19428 Conshohocken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Philadelphia-King of Prussia -Valley Forge-

Address
3,0 mi
530 W. Dekalb Pike /Rt. 202/
19406 King Of Prussia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Plymouth Meeting

Address
2,8 mi
2055 Chemical Road
19462 Plymouth Meeting
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Valley Forge National Park

Address
3,0 mi
550 W. Dekalb Pike
19406 King of Prussia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites KING OF PRUSSIA

Address
3,9 mi
260 N. Gulph Road
19406 KING OF PRUSSIA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting

Address
2,8 mi
430 Plymouth Road
19462 Plymouth Meeting
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Norristown is a municipality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States, 6 miles northwest of the city limits of Philadelphia, on the Schuylkill River. The population was 34,324 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County.

Located at 40.12, -75.3417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Home Rule Municipalities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Populated places on the Schuylkill River, County seats in Pennsylvania, Populated places established in 1784

Norristown Transportation Center

Norristown Transportation Center is a two-level multimodal public transportation regional hub located in Norristown, Pennsylvania and operated by SEPTA. It opened in 1989 to replace the older Norristown High Speed Line (Route 100) terminus one block away at Main and Swede Streets, and integrated the former Reading Company DeKalb Street Norristown railroad station (built 1933) into its structure.

Located at 40.1131, -75.3451 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
SEPTA Regional Rail stations, SEPTA Norristown High-Speed Line stations, SEPTA stations and terminals, Stations along Reading Company lines, Railway stations in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Main Street, Norristown (SEPTA station)

Main Street is a station along the Manayunk/Norristown Line. It is one of the two stations on the short electrified branch to Elm Street, Norristown. This branch leaves the main line to Pottsville and Reading. Currently owned by Norfolk Southern Railway, the Reading Railroad once operated passenger service on that line. The station has 76 parking spaces. It is located at Main and Markley Streets.

Located at 40.117, -75.3488 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines

Elm Street, Norristown (SEPTA station)

Elm Street is the last stop on the Norristown section of the Manayunk/Norristown Line in Pennsylvania. The station, located at Elm and Markley Streets in Norristown, Pennsylvania, includes a 219-space parking lot.

Located at 40.1227, -75.345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines

Bridgeport (SEPTA station)

Bridgeport Station is an interurban rapid transit station on the SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line (Route 100). The station is located on Sixth Street near DeKalb Street in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, although SEPTA's official website gives the address as being near 5th & Merion Streets. All trains stop at Bridgeport. This station is in zone 2 of the two fare zones of the Norristown High Speed Line. The station lies 12.8 track miles from 69th Street Terminal.

Located at 40.1049, -75.3482 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
SEPTA Norristown High-Speed Line stations

Elmwood Park Zoo

The Elmwood Park Zoo is a zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania that houses a collection of over 300 animals representing 100 species. Opened on July 4, 1924, the 16-acre zoo includes the Andrew L. Lewis Wetlands Aviary, Wild Encounters building, Woodlands exhibit, and Grasslands exhibit. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society. The zoo also participates in a number of its species survival programs.

Located at 40.1332, -75.3375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Visitor attractions in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Barbadoes Island (Pennsylvania)

Barbadoes Island is an island in the Schuylkill River in West Norriton Township, south of Norristown in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. U.S. Route 202 crosses over the eastern tip of the island. A power plant was constructed on the island in 1926. The plant was originally coal-powered, then converted to diesel power in the 1970s. It was operated by the Philadelphia Electric Company until 1997.

Located at 40.1135, -75.3566 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Pennsylvania, Schuylkill River, Geography of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, River islands of North America

Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School

Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School was a private, Roman Catholic high school in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States, and was located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Located at 40.1283, -75.3237 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic secondary schools in Pennsylvania, Educational institutions established in 1866, Schools in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Norristown State Hospital

Norristown State Hospital, originally known as the State Lunatic Hospital at Norristown, is an active psychiatric hospital located outside the city of Philadelphia in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Designed 1878–80, by Wilson Brothers & Company, it was the first institution in the country that recognized female physicians and the first to house a pathology department.

Located at 40.1321, -75.3481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Psychiatric hospitals in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

St. George Coptic Orthodox Church (Philadelphia)

St George Coptic Orthodox Church is one of the oldest Coptic Orthodox churches established in North America. It is one of over 200 Coptic Orthodox Churches in the US.

Located at 40.1148, -75.3419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Coptic Orthodox churches in Pennsylvania, Religious organizations established in 1973, Oriental Orthodox congregations established in the 20th century, Churches in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Montgomery County Sheriff's Department (Pennsylvania)

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department provides police protection for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in conjunction with local and Pennsylvania State Police. Pennsylvania law calls for the Sheriff to be elected every four years. Sheriff John P. Durante died suddenly on February 10, 2010 and Chief Deputy Sheriff Alfred J. Ricci became the Acting Sheriff.

Located at 40.1156, -75.3445 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sheriffs' departments of Pennsylvania


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Norris, Norriton Plantation, Noristaun, Norristown, ノリスタウン, 노리스타운, Нористаун, نورس ٹاؤن، پنسلوانیا