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Trip from Shiloh, PA to State College, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

112 mi

180 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Shiloh, PA, PA

Shiloh, PA

K6

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

State College, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shiloh, PA to State College, PA covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Cameron Street, US 22, I 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55 miles on South Cameron Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56 miles from Shiloh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 112 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Shiloh, PA to State College, PA covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Cameron Street is the longest continuous segment at about 55 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near PA 238 / Church Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (PA 238 / Church Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (Paxton Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 238 / Church Road

Turn sharp right onto PA 238 / Church Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

8
23.9 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward Capitol, 2nd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 43 Toward Capitol, 2nd Street
6
24.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | Paxton Street

Turn right onto Paxton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
24.9 mi into trip | ~35m in | PA 230 / South Cameron Street

Turn left onto PA 230 / South Cameron Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
79.9 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 22; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, St...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Shiloh, PA to State College, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Capitol along the way.

Capitol

23.9 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Cameron Street 55 mi 1h 9m
US 22 24.5 mi 32m
I 83 18.7 mi 22m
Church Road 4.5 mi 8m
Boal Avenue 4.2 mi 7m
South Atherton Street 2.5 mi 5m
South Allen Street 0.9 mi 2m
Carlisle Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Cameron Street — 55 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 74

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Carlisle Road
2

Turn sharp right onto PA 238

1.9 mi · 3 min · Church Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto PA 238

257 ft · 8 sec · Church Road
4

Continue on PA 238

2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto PA 238

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Farmtrail Road
6

Continue on PA 238

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Church Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
8

Merge onto I 83

19 mi · 22 min · I 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 43 Toward Capitol, 2nd Street Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto Paxton Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Paxton Street
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto PA 230

55 mi · 1 hr 9 min · South Cameron Street
Use the left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322

24 mi · 32 min · US 22; US 322
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
13

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on US 322 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue
Toward US 322 Business: Boalsburg
15

Continue on US 322 Business

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto South Allen Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Allen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

South Allen Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56 miles from Shiloh, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near State College, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Shiloh, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Shiloh, PA

This is one driving day of about 112 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Shiloh, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Cameron Street for about 55 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56 mi from Shiloh, PA · 1h 14m into the drive

borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewistown, PA

56 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Harrisburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Liverpool, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56 miles from Shiloh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in State College, PA

The final approach into State College, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around State College, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 38.6
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 27
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.57 one way

$37.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.34 $40.67
premium $4.93 $21.72 $43.44
diesel $5.61 $24.73 $49.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.6 0 $11.76 $5.38
Efficient EV 28 0 $9.80 $4.48
EV Truck/SUV 44.8 0 $15.68 $7.17

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Shiloh, PA

Evening in Shiloh on Thursday

Local time

5:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

State College, PA

Evening in State College on Thursday

Local time

5:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Lewistown, PA

56 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 32m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Shiloh, PA to State College, PA covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Cameron Street, US 22, I 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56 miles from Shiloh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (PA 238 / Church Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (Paxton Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Shiloh, PA to State College, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Capitol along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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