Blooming Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m via the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Pennsylvania. Expect a rather turn-heavy local drive, so it's best suited for a single-day trip. While it's not an overwhelmingly long journey, be prepared for a good amount of navigating through local roads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Blooming Grove, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This trip is characterized by its frequent turns, making it more of a local drive than a straightforward highway cruise. With 17% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster stretches and more intricate local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 19.9 miles along the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. As you progress, be ready for the road to transition between these highway sections and more complex, turn-filled local pathways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.2 miles in near I 95 / Delaware Turnpike.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 114.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 77.2 miles (I 95 / Delaware Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.1 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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77.2 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|I 95 / Delaware Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Turnpike toward EZ-Pass Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward EZ-Pass Only
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87.1 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|I 95 / Wilmington Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Wilmington Expressway toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
6
88.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
103.9 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107.9 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward Ridley Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward Ridley Park
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blooming Grove, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Ez-Pass Only, Philadelphia and Ridley Park.
Ez-Pass Only
77.2 mi in|~1h 55m|via I 95
Philadelphia
87.1 mi in|~2h 6m|via I 95
Ridley Park
107.9 mi in|~2h 32m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi
23m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi
13m
Delaware Turnpike
10.5 mi
12m
Blooming Grove Road
9.6 mi
16m
Delaware Expressway
7.5 mi
10m
Steltz Road
7.5 mi
12m
Old York Road
7.1 mi
8m
East-West Highway
6.8 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on PA 216
9.6 mi·16 min·Blooming Grove Road
2
Turn right onto PA 516
3.3 mi·5 min·Steltz Road
3
Continue on PA 851
4.2 mi·7 min·Steltz Road
4
Continue on PA 851
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
5
Continue on Campbell Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Campbell Road
6
Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail South
1.6 mi·2 min·Susquehanna Trail South
7
Continue on MD 45
1.3 mi·1 min·York Road
8
Turn left onto MD 439
7.1 mi·8 min·Old York Road
9
Continue on MD 23
5.8 mi·9 min·Norrisville Road
10
Turn sharp right onto MD 23; MD 165
1.3 mi·2 min·Baldwin Mill Road
11
Turn left onto MD 23
5.7 mi·8 min·East-West Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto MD 23
115 ft·2 sec·East-West Highway
13
Continue on MD 23
1.1 mi·1 min·East-West Highway
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.6 mi·58 sec·Hickory Bypass
15
Turn right onto MD 543
2.8 mi·4 min·North Fountain Green Road
16
Turn left onto MD 22
3.6 mi·5 min·Churchville Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto MD 155
6.7 mi·10 min·Level Road
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
19
Merge onto I 95
20 mi·23 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 95
0.6 mi·39 sec·Delaware Turnpike
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
10.0 mi·11 min·Delaware Turnpike
Toward EZ-Pass OnlyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
1.4 mi·1 min·Wilmington Expressway
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
12 mi·13 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 95
0.2 mi·14 sec·Wilmington Expressway
25
Continue on I 95
3.5 mi·4 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
4.0 mi·5 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 8Toward Ridley ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·South Stewart Avenue
29
Turn right onto US 13
3.1 mi·6 min·West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto West Oak Lane
1.4 mi·3 min·West Oak Lane
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto West Providence Road
1.5 mi·3 min·West Providence Road
32
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip of under three hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic, especially as you approach Upper Darby. There's only one recommended stop, so you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the "turn-heavy local drive" profile means paying attention to directions is key, particularly during the 19.9-mile stretch on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway where you'll want to stay focused.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Blooming Grove, PA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blooming Grove, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blooming Grove, PA
This is one driving day of about 114.4 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Blooming Grove, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Blooming Grove, PA
· 1h 32m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 98.6
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 114.4
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 114.4
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.3
0
$12.01
$5.49
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.58
EV Truck/SUV
45.8
0
$16.02
$7.32
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Blooming Grove, PA
Late night
in Blooming Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night
in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
3:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blooming Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Delaware Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Blooming Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 114.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 77.2 miles (I 95 / Delaware Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.1 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Blooming Grove, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Ez-Pass Only, Philadelphia and Ridley Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
