How far is Bristol, PA from Bloomsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Bloomsburg, PA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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 Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Bloomsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Bloomsburg.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
1126 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Bernville Road
118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bernville Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Drive
608 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Old Bernville Road
62 m · 12 sec · Old Bernville Road
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Turn left onto Fairview Drive
2.3 mi · 6 min · Fairview Drive
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Continue on Fairview Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Fairview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Zeigler Road
1716 ft · 1 min · Zeigler Road
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Turn right onto Park Road
7 m · 1 sec · Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Bloomsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
57.8 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Light Rain leaving Bristol and Light Rain near Bloomsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Bloomsburg?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Bristol and 43.4 miles from Bloomsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bristol and Light Rain near Bloomsburg.
Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland
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 West Pikeland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bloomsburg. Straight-line distance: 65.31 mi (105.11 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomsburg
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,749 |
| Coordinates | 40.4295400, -76.0132700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomsburg (-76.01327, 40.42954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.34 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $15.95 | $31.89 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
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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