How far is Shavertown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Shavertown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shavertown and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shavertown and Philadelphia.
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Start on North Lehigh Street
19 m · 4 sec · North Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto East Center Street
150 m · 27 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
934 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Merge slight right onto North Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 13 min · North Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP
550 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shavertown and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Shavertown and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shavertown to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Shavertown and 59 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.57 one way or $37.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Shavertown and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Chapman
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 Chapman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shavertown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 102.83 mi (165.49 km).
#1 Shavertown
Situated within Kingston Township in Luzerne County, this census-designated place is located northwest of the city of Wilkes-Barre.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3198000, -75.9379800 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $4.46 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
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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