Trip from Bloomsburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

57.6 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 15m ★

6 AM

1h 22m

8 AM

1h 34m

10 AM

1h 26m

12 PM

1h 25m

3 PM

1h 27m

5 PM

1h 34m

8 PM

1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bloomsburg, PA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Bloomsburg to Harrisburg, you are in for a quick 57.6-mile journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion. You should budget about $9 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because of the relatively short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Whether you are heading to the state capital for business or a quick change of scenery, this direct route provides a straightforward connection between the two areas.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28.8 miles from Bloomsburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate your way toward Harrisburg. The route is composed of roughly 37% highway driving, utilizing I-81, Bernville Road, and the William Penn Highway. You will encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway travel during a 20.8-mile segment on I-81. Beyond that primary interstate portion, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto local roads, offering a change of pace from standard highway cruising. This combination creates a balanced feel, blending faster transit times with the more varied pace of local thoroughfares.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 57.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

14.8 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the ramp toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

15 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge onto I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

32.9 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

54.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 322

Take the exit onto US 322 toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 67A; 67B Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US...

54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 67A Toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Bloomsburg, PA and Harrisburg, PA, road signs point toward Lewistown and State College.

Lewistown

54.4 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 322

State College

54.4 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 322

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	20.8 mi	25m
Bernville Road	11.7 mi	18m
William Penn Highway	10.3 mi	11m
78th Division Highway	7.6 mi	8m
Grange Road	2.1 mi	5m
North Cameron Street	1.8 mi	3m
Fairview Drive	0.4 mi	1m
Zeigler Road	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 20.8 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg, PA and Harrisburg, PA.

Start on Park Road

22 ft · 4 sec · Park Road

Turn left onto Zeigler Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Zeigler Road

Turn right onto Fairview Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Fairview Drive

Turn slight right onto Grange Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Road

At end of road, turn left onto Plum Creek Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Plum Creek Road

Turn right onto PA 183

7.5 mi · 11 min · Bernville Road

Continue on PA 183

4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 78; US 22

10 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 78; US 22

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 81

21 mi · 25 min · I 81

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 322

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 322

Exit 67A; 67B Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 67A Toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 22

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Cameron Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Herr Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Herr Street

Turn right onto North 7th Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North 7th Street

Arrive at destination

North 7th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a short trip with zero mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 57.6-mile drive in one go without needing to plan for long rest breaks. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $9, so it is a good idea to fill up before you leave if you want to avoid stopping along the way. Because you will be transitioning between interstate travel and local roads like Bernville Road, stay alert for speed limit changes. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by choosing a departure window that helps you avoid potential congestion on the highway portions of your trip.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 28.8 miles from Bloomsburg, PA, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28.8 miles or 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisburg, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bloomsburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bloomsburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 57.6 miles and 1h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomsburg, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 20.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.8 mi from Bloomsburg, PA · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

29 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Bloomsburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Harrisburg, PA

The final approach into Harrisburg, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Harrisburg, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.53 one way

$19.06 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$10.43	$20.86
premium	$4.92	$11.16	$22.32
diesel	$5.64	$12.80	$25.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.3	$6.05	$2.76
Efficient EV	14.4	$5.04	$2.30
EV Truck/SUV	23	$8.06	$3.69

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bloomsburg, PA

Night in Bloomsburg on Sunday

Local time

11:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harrisburg, PA

Night in Harrisburg on Sunday

Local time

11:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 21m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Bernville Road, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Bloomsburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Bloomsburg, PA and Harrisburg, PA, road signs point toward Lewistown and State College.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Harrisburg, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bloomsburg, PA

Harrisburg, PA

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 21m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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