Trip from Abington, PA to Newtown, PA

Drive Time

5h 56m

Distance

305.6 mi

492 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

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Abington, PA

Michael Taccetta

Newtown, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Spanning 305.6 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Abington to Newtown is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 5 hours and 56 minutes. Because the route is compact enough for a single day of travel, you can comfortably complete it without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Morgantown Road, and University Drive. Budgeting approximately $51 for fuel will cover your transit costs between these two Northeast locations. It is a practical, no-nonsense path designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing, making it an ideal choice if your goal is simply to reach your destination reliably.

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

152.8 miles from Abington, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient commute, as 88% of this journey is comprised of highway driving. The road’s personality is dominated by a substantial 250-mile stretch along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which allows for consistent speeds and steady progress. While the initial and final legs incorporate local roads like University Drive and Morgantown Road, the vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will find that the transition from high-speed interstate cruising to local navigation is relatively predictable. This is a purposeful, highway-focused drive that favors speed and directness over winding, technical backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 250 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and University Drive. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Susquehanna Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 305.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.5 miles (Susquehanna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Susquehanna Road

Turn right onto Susquehanna Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

3.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley...

4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

254.2 mi into trip | ~4h 42m in

Take the exit toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

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 PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

286.7 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in | US 119 / Mon/Fayette Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119 / Mon/Fayette Expressway toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Expressway, Point Marion, Morgantown WV

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

Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Express...

Towns Along This Route

Between Abington, PA and Newtown, PA, road signs point toward Uniontown, Point Marion and Morgantown.

Uniontown

254.2 mi in | ~4h 42m

Point Marion

286.7 mi in | ~5h 28m | via US 119

Morgantown

286.7 mi in | ~5h 28m | via US 119

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	250 mi	4h 32m
University Drive	13 mi	15m
Morgantown Road	8.8 mi	13m
PA 982	8 mi	13m
State Route 31	6 mi	9m
Memorial Boulevard	4 mi	4m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	3.9 mi	4m
Susquehanna Road	3.1 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 250 mi, about 4h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Newtown, PA.

Start on this road

19 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn left onto Keith Road

85 ft · 5 sec · Keith Road

Turn left onto PA 611

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old York Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Susquehanna Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Susquehanna Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Virginia Drive

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Virginia Drive

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge

Merge onto I 276; PATP

250 mi · 4 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

Continue on PA 31

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

Turn left onto PA 982

8.0 mi · 13 min · PA 982

Turn left onto US 119

4.0 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard

Turn straight onto US 119

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Blackstone Road

Merge onto US 119

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Morrell Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 119

13 mi · 15 min · University Drive

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119

3.9 mi · 4 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Expressway, Point Marion, Morgantown WV

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward Fairchance, Smithfield

Turn right onto Big Six Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Big Six Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

Continue on US 119

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Street

Continue on US 119

7.3 mi · 10 min · Morgantown Road

Turn right onto PA 88

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Home Street

Continue on PA 88

2.6 mi · 3 min · South Eighty Eight Road

Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch

1.6 mi · 2 min · Holbert Stretch

At end of road, turn right onto Bobtown Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Bobtown Road

Turn left onto Budapest Road

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Budapest Road

Continue on Budapest Road

67 ft · 2 sec · Budapest Road

Arrive at destination

Budapest Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a one-day trip, plan your departure early to clear the busiest highway segments before traffic peaks. You only need to budget for one primary stop, so choose a location along the long 250-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to stretch your legs and refuel. Keeping your $51 fuel budget in mind, try to fill up before hitting the Turnpike to potentially save on costs. Because the route is largely highway-based, stay alert for changing speed limits as you exit the Turnpike onto local roads. Flexibility is your best asset here, as the lack of complex navigation allows you to adjust your pace based on real-time traffic conditions.

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 152.8 miles from Abington, PA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 250 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.8 miles or 2h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 38m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 305.6 miles and 5h 56m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 250 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 152.8 mi from Abington, PA · 2h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

153 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.8 miles from Abington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 250 miles.

Arriving in Newtown, PA

The final approach into Newtown, 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 Newtown, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.57 one way

$101.14 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$55.33	$110.67
premium	$4.92	$59.22	$118.44
diesel	$5.64	$67.89	$135.79

Estimated Tolls: $32.50

Pennsylvania Turnpike (250 mi) $32.50

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

$51

Tolls

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$108–$133

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.7	1	$32.09	$14.67
Efficient EV	76.4	0	$26.74	$12.22
EV Truck/SUV	122.2	1	$42.78	$19.56

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Abington, PA

Afternoon in Abington on Sunday

Local time

3:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newtown, PA

Afternoon in Newtown on Sunday

Local time

3:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

153 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

18 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

5h 56m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Abington, PA to Newtown, PA covers 305.6 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, University Drive, Morgantown 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 152.8 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 $50.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Abington, PA and Newtown, PA, road signs point toward Uniontown, Point Marion and Morgantown.

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Trip from Abington, PA to Newtown, PA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Newtown, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Abington, PA

Newtown, PA

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 56m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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