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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Bloomsburg, PA is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (161 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
147.82 mi
03h 03m
Flight
100.07 mi
161.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.07 mi
Kilometers
161.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.82 mi
Kilometers
237.9 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in State College
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
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From State College
73.8 mi
01h 31m
To Bloomsburg
74 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

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

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  18. 18

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  27. 27

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    3138 ft · 46 sec · North Centre Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    2468 ft · 1 min · Wall Street

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Lee Street

    125 m · 11 sec · Lee Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  37. 37

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Grange Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Grange Road

    1542 ft · 42 sec · Grange Road

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Zeigler Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Zeigler Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Park Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Park Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Road

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
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.4 mi · 43%
I 99 North
11.9 mi · 8%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 8%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 7%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 7%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.4 mi · 01h 08m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
01h 31m from State College
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving State College and 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 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from State College and 74 miles from Bloomsburg.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (161 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.33 one way or $42.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Bloomsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

82 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Bloomsburg. Straight-line distance: 100.07 mi (161.05 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

Population13,749
Coordinates40.4295400, -76.0132700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Bloomsburg (-76.01327, 40.42954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.75 L · about $21.33
Round trip
$42.66
10.44 gal · 39.5 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.33 $42.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.01 $48.01
Premium $4.95 $25.86 $51.72
Diesel $5.98 $31.22 $62.43

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Bloomsburg. The current time is 03:40:52.

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.