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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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.
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
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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 Iron Street
950 ft · 47 sec · Iron Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
867 ft · 41 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Street
1237 ft · 48 sec · East Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1842 ft · 45 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Ferry Road
1258 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Road
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Continue on River Hill Drive
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Hill Drive
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Continue on Merceron Street
1 km · 1 min · Merceron Street
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Continue on North Fourth Street
760 ft · 18 sec · North Fourth Street
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Turn slight left onto Mill Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Mill Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Drive
9.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Drive
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Turn left onto South Market Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road
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Take the exit right
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 57 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Franklin.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 55.23 mi (88.89 km).
#1 Bloomsburg
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,585 |
| Coordinates | 41.0037000, -76.4549500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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