How far is Shiloh, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Shiloh, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.49 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.93 mi
33.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.93 mi
Kilometers
33.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.49 mi
Kilometers
42.63 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 15, 4:47 PM EDT
Return by in Shiloh
Wed, Apr 15, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shiloh
2026-04-15T16:09
Arrive Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 15, 4:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shiloh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Valley Green
PA

Census designated place

From Shiloh
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Harrisburg
13 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shiloh and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shiloh and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Carlisle Road

    1712 ft · 37 sec · Carlisle Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Church Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Church Road

  3. 3

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

    78 m · 8 sec · Church Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmtrail Road

    797 ft · 18 sec · Farmtrail Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Road

    1933 ft · 38 sec · Church Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 230: 13th Street

    1088 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 13th Street

    41 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South 13th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 13th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shiloh and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 83 North
19.6 mi · 74%
Church Road
4.54 mi · 17%
South 13th Street
1.14 mi · 4%
State Street
0.48 mi · 2%
North 7th Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Carlisle Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 83 North

Merge slight left

19.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Green
00h 19m from Shiloh
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Shiloh and Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shiloh to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Shiloh and 13 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Shiloh and Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley Green, 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 Valley Green.

RAIL

Middletown

7 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

14 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

15 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

25 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shiloh and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 20.93 mi (33.69 km).

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#1 Shiloh

Shiloh is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9781500, -76.7971900
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Carlisle Road (-76.797222, 39.978079)
End: (-76.884384, 40.273713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Shiloh and Harrisburg. The current time is 16:09:12.

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.