How far is Reading, PA from Blooming Grove, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Blooming Grove, PA is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
73 mi
01h 50m
Flight
65.5 mi
105.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.5 mi
Kilometers
105.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73 mi
Kilometers
117.49 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-15T15:57
Arrive Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
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
Mountville
PA

Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
36.5 mi
00h 55m
To Blooming Grove
36.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Blooming Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    28.8 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street

    93 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on York Road

    1843 ft · 44 sec · York Road

  13. 13

    Continue on York Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · York Road

  14. 14

    Continue on York Street

    1139 ft · 35 sec · York Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grandview Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Grandview Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Blooming Grove Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Blooming Grove Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blooming Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
32.1 mi · 44%
Penn Avenue
28.3 mi · 39%
York Road
6.19 mi · 8%
Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.25 mi · 3%
Grandview Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

28.8 mi · 00h 42m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountville
00h 55m from Reading
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blooming Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Blooming Grove?

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 36.5 miles from Reading and 36.5 miles from Blooming Grove.

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 7.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blooming Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Mountville

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

10 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Lancaster station

11 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

20 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

31 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 65.5 mi (105.41 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Blooming Grove

#2 Blooming Grove

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population4,687
Coordinates39.7948200, -76.9441500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Blooming Grove (-76.94415, 39.79482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Blooming Grove. The current time is 15:57:59.

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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.