How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Norristown, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Norristown, PA is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
58.37 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.39 mi
66.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.39 mi
Kilometers
66.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.93 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Norristown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomsburg
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bloomsburg
29.1 mi
00h 33m
To Norristown
29.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomsburg and Norristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg and Norristown.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Road

    7 m · 4 sec · Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Zeigler Road

    1716 ft · 1 min · Zeigler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Fairview Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairview Drive

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Fairview Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Bernville Road

    62 m · 10 sec · Old Bernville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fairview Drive

    608 ft · 30 sec · Fairview Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bernville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bernville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South: Lancaster

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Shore Bypass

    4.8 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Powell Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomsburg and Norristown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 47%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 19%
West Shore Bypass
4.76 mi · 8%
US 222 South
3.17 mi · 5%
Fairview Drive
3.11 mi · 5%
US 202 North
2.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 33m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Mostly Sunny near Norristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomsburg to Norristown?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Bloomsburg and 29.2 miles from Norristown.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomsburg and Mostly Sunny near Norristown.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

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Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 41.39 mi (66.61 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population13,749
Coordinates40.4295400, -76.0132700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Norristown

#2 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Road (-76.01331, 40.429528)
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomsburg and Norristown. The current time is 01:59:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.