How far is Altoona, PA from Bloomsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Bloomsburg, PA is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
129.2 mi
02h 28m
Flight
106.9 mi
172.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.9 mi
Kilometers
172.04 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.2 mi
Kilometers
207.93 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomsburg
Sat, May 2, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, May 2, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-05-02T17:10
Arrive Bloomsburg
Sat, May 2, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Altoona
64.5 mi
01h 14m
To Bloomsburg
64.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Bloomsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Bloomsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 42: Buckhorn

    2627 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mall Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mall Boulevard

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Millville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Iron Street

    961 ft · 22 sec · Iron Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Bloomsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
71.4 mi · 55%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 36%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 2%
Millville Road
1.98 mi · 2%
6th Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Mall Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

71.4 mi · 01h 17m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 14m from Altoona
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Bloomsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Bloomsburg?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Altoona and 64.7 miles from Bloomsburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Bloomsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lamar, 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 Lamar.

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Bloomsburg. Straight-line distance: 106.9 mi (172.04 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Bloomsburg

#2 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population14,585
Coordinates41.0037000, -76.4549500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Bloomsburg (-76.45495, 41.0037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.26 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.12 gal · 34.52 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.97 $41.94
Premium $4.95 $22.59 $45.18
Diesel $5.98 $27.27 $54.54

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Bloomsburg. The current time is 17:10:27.

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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.