How far is Blooming Grove, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Blooming Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.62 mi
02h 23m
Flight
89.07 mi
143.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.07 mi
Kilometers
143.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.62 mi
Kilometers
190.9 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Blooming Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 5:14 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 Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Nottingham
PA

Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Blooming Grove
57.2 mi
01h 11m
To Upper Darby
61.5 mi
01h 11m

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
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Blooming Grove Road

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Blooming Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Steltz Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Steltz Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Steltz Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Steltz Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2944 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Campbell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbell Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail South

  7. 7

    Continue on York Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · York Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Old York Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Norrisville Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East-West Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East-West Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Bypass

    2988 ft · 58 sec · Hickory Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Churchville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Level Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway

    947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Delaware Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridley Park

    1326 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

    1570 ft · 43 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chester Pike

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Oak Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Oak Lane

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Providence Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 17%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 10%
Delaware Turnpike
10.5 mi · 9%
Blooming Grove Road
9.62 mi · 8%
Delaware Expressway
7.53 mi · 6%
Steltz Road
7.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

19.9 mi · 00h 23m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nottingham
01h 11m from Blooming Grove
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blooming Grove to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Blooming Grove and 61.5 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 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 Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Nottingham

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

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

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Newark

24 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
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Aberdeen

29 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
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Coatesville

31 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 89.07 mi (143.34 km).

Blooming Grove

#1 Blooming Grove

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population4,687
Coordinates39.7948200, -76.9441500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Blooming Grove Road (-76.944144, 39.79485)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.95 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.98 $25.00 $49.99

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 Upper Darby. The current time is 00:26:24.

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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.