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Trip from State College, PA to Shiloh, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

111.7 mi

180 km

Drive Score

8/10

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 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m

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

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

State College, PA

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Downtown Shiloh, PA, PA

Shiloh, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from State College, PA to Shiloh, PA covers 111.7 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 Atherton Street, Boal Avenue, General Potter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.52 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

55.8 miles from State College, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 111.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 111.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Atherton Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from State College, PA to Shiloh, PA is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from State College, PA to Shiloh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Atherton Street
Boal Avenue
General Potter Highway
Paxton Street
South 13th Street
I 83 South
PA 238
Church Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Atherton Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Allen Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Allen Street
2

Turn left onto South Atherton Street

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
3

Turn right onto Boal Avenue

4.2 mi · 7 min · Boal Avenue
4

Continue on General Potter Highway

79 mi · 1 hr 42 min · General Potter Highway
5

Turn left onto Paxton Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Paxton Street
6

Turn right onto South 13th Street

269 ft · 4 sec · South 13th Street
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: York

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 83 South: York
8

Merge slight left

1.5 mi · 2 min
9

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

18 mi · 21 min · I 83 South: York, Baltimore
10

Take the exit slight right toward PA 238: Emigsville

0.2 mi · 27 sec · PA 238: Emigsville
11

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

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Church Road
12

Continue on Farmtrail Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Farmtrail Road
13

Turn left onto Church Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Road
14

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

256 ft · 10 sec · Church Road
15

Continue on Church Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Church Road
16

Turn sharp left onto Carlisle Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Carlisle Road
17

Arrive at your destination

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 55.8 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.8 miles or 1h 16m 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 4m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving State College, 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 State College, PA

This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from State College, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.8 mi from State College, PA · 1h 16m 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

Burnham, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Lewistown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Shiloh, PA

The final approach into Shiloh, 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 Shiloh, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.52 one way

$37.04 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.28 $40.56
premium $4.93 $21.66 $43.33
diesel $5.61 $24.66 $49.32

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: 39.1 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 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.77 $4.47
EV Truck/SUV 44.7 0 $15.64 $7.15

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

State College, PA

Afternoon in State College on Thursday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shiloh, PA

Afternoon in Shiloh on Thursday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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 warmer 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 State College, PA to Shiloh, PA covers 111.7 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 Atherton Street, Boal Avenue, General Potter Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.8 miles from State College, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.52 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.
The drive from State College, PA to Shiloh, PA is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from State College, PA to Shiloh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from State College, PA to Shiloh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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