How far is Shiloh, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Shiloh, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.74 mi
02h 04m
Flight
86.51 mi
139.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.51 mi
Kilometers
139.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.74 mi
Kilometers
168.56 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in Shiloh
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 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 Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shiloh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Shiloh
53.2 mi
01h 02m
To Philadelphia
51.5 mi
01h 02m

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
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carlisle Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 30 East

    1315 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto US 30

    1.3 km · 2 min · US 30

  4. 4

    Continue on Loucks Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Loucks Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Arsenal Road

    1615 ft · 36 sec · Arsenal Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 38%
I 76 East
18 mi · 17%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 15%
I 83 South
2.45 mi · 2%
Carlisle Road
1.71 mi · 2%
Loucks Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 02m from Shiloh
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Shiloh and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Shiloh and 51.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Shiloh and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terre Hill, 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 Terre Hill.

RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shiloh and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 86.51 mi (139.23 km).

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#1 Shiloh

Shiloh is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9781500, -76.7971900
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Carlisle Road (-76.797222, 39.978079)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.02 $34.03
Premium $4.95 $18.33 $36.66
Diesel $5.98 $22.13 $44.25

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 Philadelphia. 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.