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Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
113.8 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blooming Grove, PA
Thomas P
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Blooming Grove, PA covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Delaware Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.87 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.9 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
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Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 113.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 2.8 miles in near US 13 / Chester Pike.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 113.8 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 2.8 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 13 / Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 155: Havre de Grace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Blooming Grove, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 19.9 mi | 22m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Blooming Grove Road | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Steltz Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Delaware Expressway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Old York Road | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| East-West Highway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Blooming Grove, PA.
Start on West Providence Road
Turn left onto Oak Lane
Turn right onto US 13
Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
Merge onto I 95; US 202
Continue on I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Continue on I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MD 155
Turn right onto MD 22
Turn right onto MD 543
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto MD 23
Enter roundabout onto MD 23
Continue on MD 23
Turn right onto MD 23; MD 165
Turn sharp left onto MD 23
Turn left onto MD 439
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto York Road
Continue on Susquehanna Trail South
Turn left onto Campbell Road
Continue on East Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 851
Turn left onto PA 216
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.9 miles or 1h 14m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blooming Grove, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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 Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 113.8 miles and 2h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.9 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.87 one way
$37.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.66 | $41.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.13 | $50.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
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
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.95 | $5.46 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.96 | $4.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.93 | $7.28 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Blooming Grove on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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