Origin
Abington, PA
Afternoon in Abington on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abington, PA to Fairview, PA
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Pennsylvania, this 31-mile trip from Abington to Fairview is a straightforward connection within the Northeast region. You can expect a transit time of approximately 46 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is simple, as you will only need about $5 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, it functions best as a functional commute rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting family, the trip is short enough to fit easily into any schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.5 miles from Abington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is a highway-focused experience, with 81% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of infrastructure, including the Mid-County Expressway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Susquehanna Road. Expect a steady, predictable pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.2 miles along the Mid-County Expressway. While the road transitions between these primary routes, the character remains consistent for drivers who prefer efficiency over winding local lanes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid-County Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 31 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
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 476: Chester, Allentown
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MacDade Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
8
29.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MacDade Boulevard East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MacDade Boulevard East
Towns Along This Route
Between Abington, PA and Fairview, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll West: Valley Forge, Allentown and Chester.
Patp Toll West: Valley Forge
3.8 mi in
|
~8m
Allentown
9.5 mi in
|
~15m
Chester
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 19.2 mi | 26m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| Susquehanna Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old York Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fairview Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Virginia Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 19.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Fairview, PA.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Keith Road
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Keith Road
3
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
Use the none lane.
4
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Susquehanna Road
Use the none lane.
5
Turn left onto Virginia Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Virginia Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
10
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 476
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
342 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MacDade Boulevard East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Fairview Road
Use the none lane.
17
Turn right onto Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Essex Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Essex Avenue
Trip Plan
Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily manage the 31-mile distance without needing to plan for formal rest stops or meal breaks along the way. Keep in mind that because this route is dominated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Mid-County Expressway, traffic volume can fluctuate; checking for congestion on these specific highways before you head out is your best bet for a smooth ride. Since the fuel cost is a modest $5, you won't need to worry about complex gas station logistics during your transit.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.5 miles from Abington, PA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.2 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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.5 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abington, 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 Abington, PA
This is one driving day of about 31 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abington, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Mid-County Expressway for about 19.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Abington, PA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Abington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairview, PA
The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, 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
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(5.8 mi)
$0.75
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Fairview, PA
Afternoon in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
46m 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 Abington, PA to Fairview, PA covers 31 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Susquehanna Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Abington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.13 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 31 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Abington, PA and Fairview, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll West: Valley Forge, Allentown and Chester.
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