Norristown, PA to Shiloh, PA is 214.4 miles and takes about 4h 30m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 322/22, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards another part of the Northeast. It's a highway-focused journey, ideal for a single-day trip when you want to get there efficiently. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a straightforward route for those prioritizing speed and ease over scenic detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.2 miles from Norristown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi
1h 24m
US 322
54.4 mi
1h 7m
US 22
24.5 mi
32m
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi
21m
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi
14m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
6.8 mi
7m
I 83
3.7 mi
5m
Shiloh Road
3.5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 78.8 mi, about 1h 24m
Traffic on I-283
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,124 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~197 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown, PA and Shiloh, PA.
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Start on Spring Alley
46 ft·3 sec·Spring Alley
2
Turn slight right onto Powell Street
303 ft·15 sec·Powell Street
3
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·West Elm Street
4
Turn left onto US 202
0.7 mi·1 min·Markley Street
5
Continue on US 202
1.0 mi·1 min·East Dekalb Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi·3 min·West Dekalb Pike
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
9
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi·52 sec·Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
0.4 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 West: HarrisburgUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
79 mi·1 hr 24 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 247Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, HersheyUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 283
2.5 mi·3 min·I 283
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 283
Exit 3B-CToward I 83 North, US 322
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 3BToward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
16
Continue on I 83
3.7 mi·5 min·I 83
17
Continue on US 322
2.4 mi·3 min·US 322
Exit 51AToward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
18
Take the exit onto US 322
0.3 mi·27 sec·US 322
Exit 67A; 67BToward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
52 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 322
Exit 67BToward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State CollegeUse the slight right lane.
20
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
21
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi·4 min·Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
18 mi·21 min·Mount Nittany Expressway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·28th Division Highway
Exit 62Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
24
Continue on US 322
10 mi·14 min·Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·2 min·Railroad Street
26
Turn right onto US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Centre Street
27
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi·25 sec·North Front Street
28
Continue on US 322
6.8 mi·7 min·Philipsburg Bigler Highway
29
Turn right onto T355
0.3 mi·47 sec·Green Road
30
Continue on Shiloh Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Shiloh Road
31
Turn slight left onto Thompson Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Thompson Road
32
At end of road, turn right onto T626
1.0 mi·2 min·Shiloh Road
33
Continue on Shiloh Road
121 ft·3 sec·Shiloh Road
34
Arrive at destination
Shiloh Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4.5-hour duration, starting your drive in Norristown earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the 214.4 miles, perhaps around the halfway point to refuel and stretch. The longest uninterrupted stretch is on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so ensure you're prepared for that significant segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, it’s a relatively budget-friendly trip, making it flexible for spontaneous departures.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.2 miles from Norristown, PA, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.8 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 47 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
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 Norristown, 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 Norristown, PA
This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Norristown, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 78.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 94 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.1 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
7
5.2 mi into trip|~9m in|I 76
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
8
84.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
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 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
8
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
9
94 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, Stat...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.19 one way
$68.37 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$37.83
$75.66
premium
$4.81
$40.58
$81.17
diesel
$4.80
$40.48
$80.97
Estimated Tolls: $10.24
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(78.8 mi)$10.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.51
$10.29
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.76
$8.58
EV Truck/SUV
85.8
1
$30.02
$13.72
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Norristown, PA
Morning
in Norristown on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:03PM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:58PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Shiloh, PA
Morning
in Shiloh on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
W 5 to 12 mph94% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:03PM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:58PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
60°F
Lewistown, PA
107 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
10 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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 66.5
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 103.5
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 14.8
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience for this trip, with 85% of the drive utilizing major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 78.8 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While the majority is highway, the route integrates US 322 and US 22, which can sometimes offer a slightly different pace than pure interstate driving. Overall, this route leans heavily into efficient travel on well-established roadways.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 322. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 214.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,974 ft156 ft
Total Climb
2,291 ft
Total Descent
872 ft
Highest Point
1,974 ft
~199.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,818 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norristown, PA and Shiloh, PA, road signs point toward Hershey, State College and Lewistown.
Hershey
84.3 mi in|~1h 35m
State College
87.4 mi in|~1h 41m
Lewistown
93.8 mi in|~1h 50m|via US 322
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Norristown is a small residential borough in Montgomery County, in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area. The town is about 6 miles outside of Philadelphia, between two greater communities of King of Prussia and Plymouth Meeting.
This article also covers the nearby communities of Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 214.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.24 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Shiloh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Shiloh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
