How far is Norristown, PA from Bloomsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Bloomsburg, PA is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
124.05 mi
02h 27m
Flight
84.5 mi
135.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.5 mi
Kilometers
135.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.05 mi
Kilometers
199.64 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomsburg
Tue, May 12, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Bloomsburg
Tue, May 12, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Norristown
62 mi
01h 13m
To Bloomsburg
62.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Alley

    14 m · 11 sec · Spring Alley

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Powell Street

    582 ft · 28 sec · Powell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    669 ft · 37 sec · East Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dekalb Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dekalb Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Johnson Highway

    2813 ft · 1 min · East Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Plymouth Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road

    56 m · 6 sec · Sandy Hill Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Plymouth Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Germantown Pike

    26 m · 2 sec · West Germantown Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey

    1131 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2871 ft · 35 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    40.8 mi · 46 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 487 South: Bloomsburg

    1727 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lightstreet Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lightstreet Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    136 m · 23 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Iron Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Iron Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.4 mi · 60%
Keystone Shortway
40.8 mi · 33%
Lightstreet Road
2.22 mi · 2%
Plymouth Road
1.93 mi · 2%
PA 940
0.88 mi · 1%
Dekalb Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 13m from Norristown
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norristown and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Bloomsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Norristown and 62.1 miles from Bloomsburg.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norristown and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Bloomsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

28 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Bloomsburg. Straight-line distance: 84.5 mi (135.99 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Bloomsburg

#2 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population14,585
Coordinates41.0037000, -76.4549500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Bloomsburg (-76.45495, 41.0037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.57 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.79
8.76 gal · 33.14 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.90 $35.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.14 $40.29
Premium $4.95 $21.70 $43.40
Diesel $5.98 $26.19 $52.38

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Norristown and Bloomsburg. The current time is 20:26:55.

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.