How far is Shohola, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Shohola, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Road
147.61 mi
02h 51m
Flight
106.01 mi
170.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.01 mi
Kilometers
170.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.61 mi
Kilometers
237.56 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Shohola
Sat, May 2, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shohola
2026-05-01T23:34
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shohola
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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Shohola
76.9 mi
01h 25m
To Philadelphia
70.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rohman Road

    798 ft · 39 sec · Rohman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chauncey Thomas Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Chauncey Thomas Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto PA-739

    1.1 km · 1 min · PA-739

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1944 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack

    1439 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 423

    3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    138 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee

    2148 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  29. 29

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  35. 35

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shohola 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
39 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 46%
PA-739
14.4 mi · 10%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 9%
Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
7.7 mi · 5%
Church Street
4.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
106 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 25m from Shohola
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shohola 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 Shohola to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Shohola and 70.8 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Shohola and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

28 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shohola and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 106.01 mi (170.61 km).

Shohola

#1 Shohola

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population2,378
Coordinates41.4750900, -74.9151700
Altitude197
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: Rohman Road (-74.91539, 41.474819)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $21.29
Round trip
$42.58
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.29 $42.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.96 $47.92
Premium $4.95 $25.81 $51.62
Diesel $5.98 $31.16 $62.31

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Shohola and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:34:36.

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.