How far is State College, PA from Bloomsburg, PA?

The driving distance from State College, PA to Bloomsburg, PA is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.6 mi
01h 45m
Flight
74.8 mi
120.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.8 mi
Kilometers
120.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.6 mi
Kilometers
145.81 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomsburg
Sat, May 2, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in State College
Sat, May 2, 4:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-05-02T13:21
Arrive Bloomsburg
Sat, May 2, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in State College
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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From State College
45.2 mi
00h 52m
To Bloomsburg
45.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between State College and Bloomsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Beaver Avenue

    3024 ft · 2 min · East Beaver Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    157 m · 18 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East College Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    1802 ft · 28 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 42: Buckhorn

    2627 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mall Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mall Boulevard

  13. 13

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

    2 mi · 3 min · Millville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Iron Street

    961 ft · 22 sec · Iron Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
71.4 mi · 79%
I 99 North
11.9 mi · 13%
Millville Road
1.98 mi · 2%
East College Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
Mall Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
East Beaver Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

71.4 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
00h 52m from State College
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving State College and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Bloomsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from State College to Bloomsburg?

The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 45.2 miles from State College and 45.4 miles from Bloomsburg.

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 15.8 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around State College and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Bloomsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Bloomsburg. Straight-line distance: 74.8 mi (120.38 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Bloomsburg

#2 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population14,585
Coordinates41.0037000, -76.4549500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Bloomsburg (-76.45495, 41.0037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.95 $15.85 $31.71
Diesel $5.98 $19.14 $38.27

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 State College and Bloomsburg. The current time is 13:21:36.

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.