Origin
Bloomsburg, PA
Morning in Bloomsburg on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomsburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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.
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.
1
Start on Park Road
22 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Road
2
Turn left onto Zeigler Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Zeigler Road
3
Turn right onto Fairview Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Drive
4
Turn slight right onto Grange Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Grange Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Plum Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Plum Creek Road
6
Turn right onto PA 183
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Bernville Road
7
Continue on PA 183
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Bernville Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
9
Merge onto I 78; US 22
10 mi
·
11 min
·
William Penn Highway
10
Continue on I 78; US 22
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 81
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 81
13
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
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto US 22
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cameron Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Herr Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Herr Street
17
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North 7th Street
18
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Bloomsburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
6
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
6
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...
9
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
5
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 22 / North Cameron Street
Merge onto US 22 / North Cameron Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.4 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
602 ft
319 ft
Total Climb
443 ft
Total Descent
679 ft
Highest Point
602 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
284 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomsburg, PA
Full guide →Bloomsburg is a town in Pennsylvania.
Arriving in Harrisburg, PA
Full guide →Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harrisburg, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.4 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrisburg, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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