Origin
Shiloh, PA
Morning in Shiloh on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shiloh, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shiloh, PA
K6
Trip Overview
Shiloh, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 27.1 miles and takes about 39 minutes via I 83 and Church Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Pennsylvania. Given its short distance and duration, it's best suited as a same-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or time commitments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 83 | 19.4 mi | 23m |
| Church Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| South 13th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Carlisle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Farmtrail Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fisher Plaza | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 83
— 19.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shiloh, PA and Harrisburg, 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
·
23 min
·
I 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 44A
Toward PA 230: 13th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
134 ft
·
3 sec
Toward 13th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto South 13th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 13th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Street
13
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fisher Plaza
14
Keep slight right at fork onto North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
15
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 238 / Church Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 238 / Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 83
Merge onto I 83
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward PA 230: 13th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward PA 230: 13th Street
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 13th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward 13th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 7 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
12 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
39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is largely highway-focused, with 72% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads like I 83. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 19.4 miles on I 83, offering a consistent driving pace. While primarily an interstate journey, the route also incorporates local roads like Church Road and South 13th Street, which will likely involve lower speed limits and more typical suburban traffic patterns as you approach your destination. Expect a smooth, relatively quick transit.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on I 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 83 and Church Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near PA 238 / Church Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 2.3 miles (PA 238 / Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (I 83): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Harrisburg, PA
Full guide →Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on I 83. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Harrisburg, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (PA 238 / Church Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (PA 238 / Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (I 83): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrisburg, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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