How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.72 mi
01h 25m
Flight
52.18 mi
83.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.18 mi
Kilometers
83.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.72 mi
Kilometers
113.81 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Bloomsburg
35.3 mi
00h 42m
To Upper Darby
35.4 mi
00h 42m

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
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg and Upper Darby.

  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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 39%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 16%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 9%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 7%
West Shore Bypass
4.76 mi · 7%
US 222 South
3.17 mi · 4%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 42m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomsburg to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Bloomsburg and 35.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomsburg and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 52.18 mi (83.97 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population13,749
Coordinates40.4295400, -76.0132700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Road (-76.01331, 40.429528)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.43
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.22 $20.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.95 $12.39 $24.77
Diesel $5.98 $14.95 $29.90

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 Upper Darby. The current time is 05:21:43.

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.