How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
76.19 mi
01h 35m
Flight
55.23 mi
88.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.23 mi
Kilometers
88.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.19 mi
Kilometers
122.61 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, May 2, 5:27 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Sat, May 2, 7:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-05-02T15:52
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, May 2, 5:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Bloomsburg
43.1 mi
00h 47m
To Harrisburg
33.1 mi
00h 47m

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
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Iron Street

    950 ft · 47 sec · Iron Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    867 ft · 41 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Street

    1237 ft · 48 sec · East Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1842 ft · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ferry Road

    1258 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on River Hill Drive

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Hill Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Merceron Street

    1 km · 1 min · Merceron Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Fourth Street

    760 ft · 18 sec · North Fourth Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Drive

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  13. 13

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

    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

  19. 19

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  23. 23

    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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunbury Road
52.8 mi · 69%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 15%
Southern Drive
9.16 mi · 12%
River Hill Drive
3.4 mi · 4%
Fairgrounds Road
2.19 mi · 3%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunbury Road

Merge slight left

48.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
00h 47m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Partly 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 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Bloomsburg and 33.1 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Bloomsburg and Partly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

57 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 55.23 mi (88.89 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

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

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Iron Street (-76.455021, 41.003669)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.37 $24.74
Premium $4.95 $13.33 $26.65
Diesel $5.98 $16.09 $32.17

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 Harrisburg. The current time is 15:52:00.

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.