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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Blooming Grove, PA is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
113.78 mi
02h 45m
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
113.78 mi
Kilometers
183.11 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blooming Grove
Tue, Apr 14, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-14T20:45
Arrive Blooming Grove
Tue, Apr 14, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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 Upper Darby
56.8 mi
01h 22m
To Blooming Grove
57 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Oak Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chester Pike

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Chester Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

    882 ft · 17 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Chester

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 155: Havre de Grace

    2398 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 155

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Level Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Level Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Churchville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hickory Bypass

    3126 ft · 1 min · Hickory Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East-West Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East-West Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Baldwin Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Norrisville Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Old York Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    143 m · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto York Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · York Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail South

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Campbell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbell Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    2944 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Steltz Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Steltz Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Blooming Grove Road

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Blooming Grove Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blooming Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 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
10.4 mi · 9%
Blooming Grove Road
9.62 mi · 8%
Steltz Road
7.52 mi · 7%
Delaware Expressway
7.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Continue on 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nottingham
01h 22m from Upper Darby
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and 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 Upper Darby to Blooming Grove?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 56.8 miles from Upper Darby and 57 miles from Blooming Grove.

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 24.8 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.43 one way or $32.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blooming Grove.

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.

RAIL

Newark

24 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Aberdeen

29 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

31 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

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

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Blooming Grove

#2 Blooming Grove

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population4,687
Coordinates39.7948200, -76.9441500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Blooming Grove (-76.94415, 39.79482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $16.43
Round trip
$32.85
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.43 $32.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.49 $36.98
Premium $4.95 $19.92 $39.83
Diesel $5.98 $24.04 $48.08

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 Upper Darby and Blooming Grove. The current time is 20:45:37.

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.