How far is Whitman, PA from Bloomsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Bloomsburg, PA is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
76.47 mi
01h 44m
Flight
57.5 mi
92.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.47 mi
Kilometers
123.07 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
38.2 mi
00h 52m
To Bloomsburg
38.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
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 Whitman and Bloomsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ritner Street

    136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Shore Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown

    1126 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bernville Road

    118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bernville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bernville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    608 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Bernville Road

    62 m · 12 sec · Old Bernville Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fairview Drive

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Fairview Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Fairview Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Fairview Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Zeigler Road

    1716 ft · 1 min · Zeigler Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Park Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Park Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.7 mi · 36%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 26%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 15%
West Shore Bypass
7.53 mi · 10%
Fairview Drive
3.11 mi · 4%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 52m from Whitman
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Sunny near Bloomsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 38.2 miles from Whitman and 38.3 miles from Bloomsburg.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Sunny near Bloomsburg.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Bloomsburg. Straight-line distance: 57.5 mi (92.53 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Bloomsburg

#2 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population13,749
Coordinates40.4295400, -76.0132700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Bloomsburg (-76.01327, 40.42954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $11.03
Round trip
$22.06
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.03 $22.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.42 $24.83
Premium $4.95 $13.38 $26.75
Diesel $5.98 $16.15 $32.29

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 Whitman and Bloomsburg. The current time is 05:16:43.

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.