How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomsburg and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg and Harrisburg.
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Start on Park Road
7 m · 4 sec · Park Road
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Turn left onto Zeigler Road
1716 ft · 1 min · Zeigler Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Drive
2067 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive
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Turn slight right onto Grange Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Creek Road
1652 ft · 51 sec · Plum Creek Road
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Turn right onto Bernville Road
7.5 mi · 12 min · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
1219 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomsburg and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomsburg to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Bloomsburg and 29.1 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomsburg and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamlin.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 47.12 mi (75.83 km).
#1 Bloomsburg
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,749 |
| Coordinates | 40.4295400, -76.0132700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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