How far is State College, PA from Shiloh, PA?

The driving distance from State College, PA to Shiloh, PA is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.67 mi
02h 32m
Flight
79.38 mi
127.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.38 mi
Kilometers
127.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.67 mi
Kilometers
179.71 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shiloh
Thu, Apr 16, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Thu, Apr 16, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-16T06:20
Arrive Shiloh
Thu, Apr 16, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in State College
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
Newport
PA

Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

From State College
55.8 mi
01h 16m
To Shiloh
55.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between State College and Shiloh.

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boal Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Boal Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min · General Potter Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paxton Street

    1094 ft · 30 sec · Paxton Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    82 m · 4 sec · South 13th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: York

    1118 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    17.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 238: Emigsville

    947 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Church Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Farmtrail Road

    797 ft · 20 sec · Farmtrail Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Church Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Road

  14. 14

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

    78 m · 10 sec · Church Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Church Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Carlisle Road

    1712 ft · 29 sec · Carlisle Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlisle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
General Potter Highway
79.4 mi · 71%
I 83 South
19.3 mi · 17%
Church Road
4.38 mi · 4%
Boal Avenue
4.24 mi · 4%
South Atherton Street
2.52 mi · 2%
South Allen Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

General Potter Highway

Continue on General Potter Highway

79.4 mi · 01h 43m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
01h 16m from State College
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving State College and Partly Sunny near Shiloh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from State College to Shiloh?

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from State College and 55.9 miles from Shiloh.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around State College and Partly Sunny near Shiloh.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

32 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

46 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Shiloh. Straight-line distance: 79.38 mi (127.75 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shiloh

Shiloh is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9781500, -76.7971900
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Shiloh (-76.79719, 39.97815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.95 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.98 $23.56 $47.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Shiloh. The current time is 06:20:43.

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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.