How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Altoona, PA is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
128.75 mi
02h 10m
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
128.75 mi
Kilometers
207.21 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, May 2, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Sat, May 2, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-05-02T15:51
Arrive Altoona
Sat, May 2, 6:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Bloomsburg
64.3 mi
01h 05m
To Altoona
64.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Iron Street

    140 m · 22 sec · Iron Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    134 m · 21 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    133 m · 22 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Iron Street

    908 ft · 18 sec · Iron Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Millville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Millville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mall Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mall Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1700 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
71.1 mi · 55%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 19%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 18%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 2%
Millville Road
1.98 mi · 2%
Mall Boulevard
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

71.1 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 05m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 64.3 miles from Bloomsburg and 64.4 miles from Altoona.

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 21.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
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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 Bloomsburg and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 106.9 mi (172.04 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population14,585
Coordinates41.0037000, -76.4549500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Iron Street (-76.455021, 41.003669)
End: 7th Street (-78.394926, 40.518479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
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
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.10
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.55 $37.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.88 $41.76
Premium $4.95 $22.49 $44.98
Diesel $5.98 $27.15 $54.30

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 Bloomsburg and Altoona. The current time is 15:51:59.

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.