How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Penn Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.23 mi
03h 51m
Flight
180.5 mi
290.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.5 mi
Kilometers
290.48 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.23 mi
Kilometers
352.81 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Fri, Oct 16, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-10-15T18:52
Arrive Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomsburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Bloomsburg
110.1 mi
01h 55m
To Penn Hills
109.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg and Penn Hills.

  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

    111.9 mi · 2 hr · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

    1747 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway

    1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    3006 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway

    157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Burnside McGee Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Dowler Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 286 Highway East

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Route 286 Highway East

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 286 West: Indiana

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue on West Pike Road

    890 ft · 15 sec · West Pike Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2722 ft · 50 sec · Philadelphia Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Pike Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Pike Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422: Kittanning

    1932 ft · 53 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  30. 30

    Turn left

    16.7 mi · 25 min

  31. 31

    Continue on State Route 66

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 66

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 66

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1366 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    6 mi · 8 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Saltsburg Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Saltsburg Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Hulton Road

    2150 ft · 39 sec · Hulton Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Hamil Road

    64 m · 8 sec · Hamil Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Shannon Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Shannon Road

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Second Avenue

    69 m · 9 sec · Second Avenue

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Verona Road

    91 m · 11 sec · Verona Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
112 mi · 51%
Dowler Highway
20.1 mi · 9%
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.83 mi · 4%
Saltsburg Road
7.57 mi · 3%
Route 286 Highway East
6.72 mi · 3%
US 422
5.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

112 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
180.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
01h 55m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomsburg to Penn Hills?

The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Bloomsburg and 109.2 miles from Penn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.51 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

35 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 180.5 mi (290.48 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population14,585
Coordinates41.0037000, -76.4549500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Penn Hills

#2 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Iron Street (-76.455021, 41.003669)
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.28 L · about $34.51
Round trip
$69.01
15.46 gal · 58.56 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $34.51 $69.01
Mid-grade $4.93 $38.07 $76.14
Premium $5.31 $41.01 $82.02
Diesel $6.55 $50.63 $101.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomsburg and Penn Hills. The current time is 18:52:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.