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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.83 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.12 mi
75.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.12 mi
Kilometers
75.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.83 mi
Kilometers
93.07 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomsburg
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
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Bloomsburg
28.8 mi
00h 32m
To Harrisburg
29.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Road

    7 m · 4 sec · Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Zeigler Road

    1716 ft · 1 min · Zeigler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    2067 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Grange Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Creek Road

    1652 ft · 51 sec · Plum Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bernville Road

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Bernville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bernville Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1219 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

    3014 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 37%
Bernville Road
11.7 mi · 20%
William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 18%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 13%
Grange Road
2.11 mi · 4%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 32m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

39 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 47.12 mi (75.83 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population13,749
Coordinates40.4295400, -76.0132700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Road (-76.01331, 40.429528)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.67
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomsburg and Harrisburg. The current time is 01:59:49.

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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.