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Trip from Abington, PA to North Versailles, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 25m

Distance

286.6 mi

461 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 12m ★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m

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

Downtown Abington, PA, PA

Abington, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown North Versailles, PA, PA

North Versailles, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Abington, PA to North Versailles, PA covers 286.6 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, Susquehanna Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 272.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.51 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

143.3 miles from Abington, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 272.9 mi 4h 57m
Lincoln Highway 8.4 mi 16m
Susquehanna Road 3.1 mi 7m
Old York Road 0.5 mi 1m
Virginia Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Greensburg Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Graham Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Keith Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 272.9 mi, about 4h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and North Versailles, 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
4

Turn right onto Susquehanna Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Susquehanna Road
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

273 mi · 4 hr 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 67 Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto US 30

8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 30

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Greensburg Avenue
12

Turn left onto Graham Avenue

186 ft · 10 sec · Graham Avenue
13

Turn right onto Peach

61 ft · 2 sec · Peach
14

Arrive at destination

Peach

Trip Plan

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 143.3 miles from Abington, PA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 272.9 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 63 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.3 miles or 2h 41m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Versailles, 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 286.6 miles and 5h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 272.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

143 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.3 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 272.9 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 278 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
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...
5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
8
277.1 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

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 67 Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
7
277.7 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
5
278 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in | US 30 / Lincoln Highway

Merge onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway

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

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.51 one way

$95.03 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $52.04 $104.08
premium $4.93 $55.58 $111.16
diesel $5.61 $63.28 $126.56

Estimated Tolls: $35.48

Pennsylvania Turnpike (272.9 mi) $35.48

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

$48

Tolls

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$108–$133

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86 1 $30.09 $13.76
Efficient EV 71.7 0 $25.08 $11.46
EV Truck/SUV 114.6 1 $40.12 $18.34

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

34 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Abington, PA

Afternoon in Abington on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Versailles, PA

Afternoon in North Versailles on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

143 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

16 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 25m 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.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 118.6
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 19.8
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 227.3
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 79.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

286.6 mi in 5h 25m, mostly highway — 272.9 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 272.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 286.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 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; at 277.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 286.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 272.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $35.48 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 277.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North Versailles, PA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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