How far is Blooming Grove, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Blooming Grove, PA to Reading, PA is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blooming Grove and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Reading.
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Start on Blooming Grove Road
17 m · 5 sec · Blooming Grove Road
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Turn right onto Grandview Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Grandview Road
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Turn right onto York Street
1139 ft · 28 sec · York Street
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Continue on York Road
6.2 mi · 12 min · York Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
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Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East
607 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Belmont Street
578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto North Hills Road
1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
19.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blooming Grove and Reading.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blooming Grove and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blooming Grove to Reading?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Mountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Blooming Grove and 37.9 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 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 Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Mountville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountville.
Mount Joy
Lancaster station
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Reading. Straight-line distance: 65.5 mi (105.41 km).
#1 Blooming Grove
Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,687 |
| Coordinates | 39.7948200, -76.9441500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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