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Trip from Norristown, PA to Bloomsburg, PA

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

58.3 mi

94 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Norristown, PA, PA

Norristown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Bloomsburg, PA, PA

Bloomsburg, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

The drive from Norristown, PA to Bloomsburg, PA covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Morgantown Expressway, West Shore Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29.2 miles from Norristown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 58.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 27.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 58.3 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 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
6
4.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
7
5.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 76

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
8
33.3 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 298 Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
7
53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown

Towns Along This Route

Between Norristown, PA and Bloomsburg, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg, Reading and Strausstown.

Harrisburg

4.1 mi in | ~7m

Reading

33.3 mi in | ~40m

Strausstown

53.1 mi in | ~1h 5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 27.7 mi 29m
Morgantown Expressway 11.3 mi 12m
West Shore Bypass 5.1 mi 6m
Fairview Drive 3.1 mi 8m
US 222 2.4 mi 3m
West Dekalb Pike 2.1 mi 3m
Bernville Road 1.5 mi 2m
East Dekalb Pike 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 27.7 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spring Alley

46 ft · 3 sec · Spring Alley
2

Turn slight right onto Powell Street

303 ft · 15 sec · Powell Street
3

Turn right onto West Elm Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · West Elm Street
4

Turn left onto US 202

0.7 mi · 1 min · Markley Street
5

Continue on US 202

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Dekalb Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 202

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Dekalb Pike
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
9

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 76; PATP

28 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 298 Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on I 176

11 mi · 12 min · Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 11B Toward US 422 West: Reading
15

Merge onto US 422

5.1 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass
Toward US 422 West: Reading Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Continue on US 222

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 222
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn left onto PA 183

387 ft · 12 sec · Bernville Road
19

Continue on PA 183

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bernville Road
20

Turn right onto Fairview Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Fairview Drive
21

Turn right onto Old Bernville Road

203 ft · 12 sec · Old Bernville Road
22

Turn left onto Fairview Drive

2.3 mi · 5 min · Fairview Drive
23

Continue on Fairview Drive

0.7 mi · 2 min · Fairview Drive
24

At end of road, turn left onto Zeigler Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Zeigler Road
25

Turn right onto Park Road

22 ft · 1 sec · Park Road
26

Arrive at destination

Park Road

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.2 miles from Norristown, PA, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.7 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 58.3 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.2 miles or 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomsburg, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Norristown, 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.

+

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 Norristown, PA

This is one driving day of about 58.3 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norristown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 27.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.2 mi from Norristown, PA · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

29 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Norristown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bloomsburg, PA

The final approach into Bloomsburg, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bloomsburg, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 8
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour $1 near mile 2
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 2
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 16.1
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 58.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.65 one way

$19.29 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.56 $21.11
premium $4.92 $11.30 $22.59
diesel $5.64 $12.95 $25.90

Estimated Tolls: $3.60

Pennsylvania Turnpike (27.7 mi) $3.60

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.10 $2.33
EV Truck/SUV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Norristown, PA

Morning in Norristown on Monday

Local time

7:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomsburg, PA

Morning in Bloomsburg on Monday

Local time

7:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live 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

25 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

1h 19m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Norristown, PA to Bloomsburg, PA covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Morgantown Expressway, West Shore Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Norristown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.65 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 58.3 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 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Norristown, PA and Bloomsburg, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg, Reading and Strausstown.

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