How far is Bloomsburg, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to State College, PA is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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 southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Iron Street
140 m · 22 sec · Iron Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
134 m · 21 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
156 m · 27 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
133 m · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Iron Street
908 ft · 18 sec · Iron Street
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Continue on Millville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Millville Road
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Turn left onto Mall Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mall Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1700 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
71.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
11.7 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway
1159 ft · 18 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 26: State College
1948 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East College Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East College Avenue
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Turn left onto South Allen Street
581 ft · 22 sec · South Allen Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Areas Of Frost 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 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Bloomsburg and 45.5 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Bloomsburg and Areas Of Frost near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and State College. Straight-line distance: 74.8 mi (120.38 km).
#1 Bloomsburg
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,585 |
| Coordinates | 41.0037000, -76.4549500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 41,366 |
| Coordinates | 40.7933900, -77.8600000 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.20 | $38.39 |
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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