Origin
Bloomsburg, PA
Morning in Bloomsburg on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomsburg, PA to Norristown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomsburg, PA
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Norristown, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Bloomsburg to Norristown, expect a straightforward 58.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, as the duration is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You will spend roughly 77% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Morgantown Expressway, and the West Shore Bypass. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Overall, this is a highly efficient drive that functions best as a direct transit rather than a multi-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| West Shore Bypass | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Fairview Drive | 3.1 mi | 8m |
| US 222 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| US 202 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bernville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 76 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg, PA and Norristown, PA.
1
Start on Park Road
22 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Road
2
Turn left onto Zeigler Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Zeigler Road
3
Turn right onto Fairview Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairview Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Drive
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Fairview Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Old Bernville Road
203 ft
·
10 sec
·
Old Bernville Road
6
Turn left onto Fairview Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fairview Drive
7
Turn left onto PA 183
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bernville Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 222 South: Lancaster
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 222
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 222
10
Continue on West Shore Bypass
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Shore Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 176
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 76
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 328B
Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 202
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 202
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Continue on East Dekalb Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dekalb Pike
19
Continue on Markley Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Markley Street
20
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Elm Street
21
Turn slight left onto Powell Street
303 ft
·
13 sec
·
Powell Street
22
Turn slight left onto Spring Alley
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spring Alley
23
Arrive at destination
Spring Alley
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Bloomsburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Old Bernville Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Bernville Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
8
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
7
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 328B
Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.57
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(27.5 mi)
$3.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Norristown, PA
Morning in Norristown on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 degrees cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. You will spend the bulk of your time on major arterial routes, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 27.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Because the route relies heavily on high-speed infrastructure, the drive maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm from start to finish. You won't find many technical segments here, as the roads are designed for steady, long-distance travel. The personality of this drive is functional and direct, making it a reliable choice for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary delays.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 3.3 miles in near Old Bernville Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Old Bernville Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Norristown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
52.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via I 76
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomsburg, PA
Full guide →Bloomsburg is a town in Pennsylvania.
Arriving in Norristown, PA
Full guide →Norristown is a small residential borough in Montgomery County, in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area. The town is about 6 miles outside of Philadelphia, between two greater communities of King of Prussia and Plymouth Meeting. This article also covers the nearby communities of Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.57 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norristown, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Old Bernville Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norristown, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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