How far is Blooming Grove, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Blooming Grove, PA to Allentown, PA is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Road
108.6 mi
02h 14m
Flight
95.11 mi
153.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.11 mi
Kilometers
153.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.6 mi
Kilometers
174.77 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Blooming Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blooming Grove
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blooming Grove
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
Akron
PA

Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Blooming Grove
54.4 mi
01h 07m
To Allentown
54.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blooming Grove and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Blooming Grove Road

    17 m · 5 sec · Blooming Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grandview Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Grandview Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto York Street

    1139 ft · 28 sec · York Street

  4. 4

    Continue on York Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · York Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    38 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  39. 39

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  40. 40

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blooming Grove and Allentown.

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
43 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.5 mi · 28%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 11%
York Road
6.19 mi · 6%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 6%
US 30 East
5.78 mi · 5%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

22.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Akron
01h 07m from Blooming Grove
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blooming Grove and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blooming Grove to Allentown?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Blooming Grove and 54.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Blooming Grove and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Akron

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

15 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

26 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

32 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

35 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 95.11 mi (153.07 km).

Blooming Grove

#1 Blooming Grove

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population4,687
Coordinates39.7948200, -76.9441500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Blooming Grove Road (-76.944144, 39.79485)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.61 $35.23
Premium $4.95 $18.97 $37.95
Diesel $5.98 $22.90 $45.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blooming Grove and Allentown. The current time is 00:26:19.

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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.