How far is Shrewsbury, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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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 Shrewsbury and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Philadelphia.
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Start on East Forrest Avenue
3270 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 83 South
1310 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 439: Maryland Line, Bel Air
1571 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Old York Road
7 mi · 8 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Norrisville Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road
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Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East-West Highway
35 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Bypass
2988 ft · 58 sec · Hickory Bypass
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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 Churchville Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road
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Turn left onto Level Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Penrose Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue
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Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street
911 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street
26 m · 2 sec · South 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 Shrewsbury 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto 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.
Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 52.3 miles from Shrewsbury and 62.9 miles from Philadelphia.
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 33.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Shrewsbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
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 Shrewsbury and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 81.39 mi (130.99 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.7687100, -76.6796900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
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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