How far is Bloomsburg, PA from State College, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to State College, PA is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (161 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
138.81 mi
02h 27m
Flight
100.07 mi
161.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.07 mi
Kilometers
161.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.81 mi
Kilometers
223.4 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive State College
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Bloomsburg
74.8 mi
01h 13m
To State College
64.1 mi
01h 13m

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
74°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 State College.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg and State College.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Road

    7 m · 4 sec · Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Zeigler Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Zeigler Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Grange Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    724 ft · 20 sec · Lee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wall Street

    2153 ft · 1 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Centre Avenue

    3127 ft · 41 sec · North Centre Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown

    1 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    1159 ft · 18 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 26: State College

    1948 ft · 51 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East College Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East College Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Allen Street

    581 ft · 22 sec · South Allen Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.1 mi · 45%
Jacksonville Road
11.7 mi · 8%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 8%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 8%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 7%
Pottsville Pike
9.66 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
01h 13m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Sunny near State College.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomsburg to State College?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Bloomsburg and 64.1 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (161 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomsburg and Sunny near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

82 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and State College. Straight-line distance: 100.07 mi (161.05 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population13,749
Coordinates40.4295400, -76.0132700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Road (-76.01331, 40.429528)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.04
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.02 $40.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.54 $45.07
Premium $4.95 $24.27 $48.55
Diesel $5.98 $29.30 $58.60

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 State College. The current time is 02:00:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.