How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Whitman, PA is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
142.52 mi
02h 35m
Flight
101.52 mi
163.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.52 mi
Kilometers
163.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.52 mi
Kilometers
229.37 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, May 2, 7:49 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Sat, May 2, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-05-02T17:13
Arrive Whitman
Sat, May 2, 7:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bloomsburg
70.8 mi
01h 17m
To Whitman
71.7 mi
01h 17m

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
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    881 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lightstreet Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lightstreet Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    40.4 mi · 46 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

    46 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 53%
Keystone Shortway
40.4 mi · 28%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 11%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
Lightstreet Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 17m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Bloomsburg and 71.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 101.52 mi (163.38 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

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

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Iron Street (-76.455021, 41.003669)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.11
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.55 $41.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.13 $46.27
Premium $4.95 $24.92 $49.84
Diesel $5.98 $30.08 $60.16

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 Whitman. The current time is 17:13:28.

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.