How far is Philadelphia, PA from Shrewsbury, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Shrewsbury, PA is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Shrewsbury.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
8.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 155: Havre de Grace
2398 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 155
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Level Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Level Road
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Turn right onto Churchville Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road
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Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road
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Turn left onto Hickory Bypass
3126 ft · 1 min · Hickory Bypass
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Turn right onto East-West Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East-West Highway
33 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Baldwin Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Norrisville Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
6.7 mi · 8 min · Old York Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: York
2921 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
954 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury
55 m · 5 sec
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Continue on East Forrest Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Forrest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Forrest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Shrewsbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Philadelphia and 53.6 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Newark
Wilmington station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 81.39 mi (130.99 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shrewsbury
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.7687100, -76.6796900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-76.67969, 39.76871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $15.40 | $30.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.68 | $37.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.54 | $45.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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