Trip from Abington, PA to Patton, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 48m

Distance

251.9 mi

405 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 35m ★

6 AM

4h 49m

8 AM

5h 16m

10 AM

4h 58m

12 PM

4h 56m

3 PM

5h 0m

5 PM

5h 15m

8 PM

4h 41m

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

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Abington, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Abington, PA to Patton, PA covers 251.9 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, Colonel Drake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 194.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.76 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

125.9 miles from Abington, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 251.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 48m highway drive covering 251.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 194.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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

There are about 24 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 194.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. You will hit about 13 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 251.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 198.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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 straight / slight right lanes.

198.6 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in

Take the exit toward Altoona, Johnstown

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 Altoona, Johnstown

199.2 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Take the ramp toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

199.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

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

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Abington, PA and Patton, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Johnstown.

Altoona

198.6 mi in | ~3h 40m

Johnstown

198.6 mi in | ~3h 40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	194.4 mi	3h 30m
I 99	29.9 mi	32m
Colonel Drake Highway	15.5 mi	23m
Susquehanna Road	3.1 mi	7m
18th Street	1.5 mi	2m
Logan Boulevard	1.4 mi	2m
West Plank Road	1.1 mi	1m
Beale Avenue	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 194.4 mi, about 3h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Patton, 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

Turn right onto Susquehanna Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Susquehanna Road

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

194 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward Altoona, Johnstown Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Business 220

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

30 mi · 32 min · I 99; US 220

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward Plank Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 220 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Plank Road

Turn left onto Logan Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Logan Boulevard

Continue on Beale Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Beale Avenue

Turn slight left onto PA 36

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Union Avenue

Continue on PA 36

1.5 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

Continue on PA 36

7.7 mi · 11 min · Colonel Drake Highway

Continue on PA 36

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Liberty Street

Continue on PA 36

3.3 mi · 4 min · Colonel Drake Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 36

4.6 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

Continue on PA 36

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Magee Avenue

Arrive at destination

Magee Avenue

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 125.9 miles from Abington, PA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.4 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 55 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125.9 miles or 2h 21m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patton, 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 251.9 miles and 4h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 194.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.9 mi from Abington, PA · 2h 21m into the drive

borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chambersburg, PA

126 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hilltown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.9 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 194.4 miles.

Arriving in Patton, PA

The final approach into Patton, 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 Patton, 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.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 17.4

View on nps.gov

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 121.6

View on nps.gov

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

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

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 78.2

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 26.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.76 one way

$83.52 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$45.74	$91.48
premium	$4.93	$48.85	$97.71
diesel	$5.61	$55.62	$111.23

Estimated Tolls: $25.27

Pennsylvania Turnpike (194.4 mi) $25.27

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

$42

Tolls

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	75.6	0	$26.45	$12.09
Efficient EV	63	0	$22.04	$10.08
EV Truck/SUV	100.8	1	$35.27	$16.12

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Patton, PA

Afternoon in Patton on Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

8 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

4h 48m 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 Patton, PA covers 251.9 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, Colonel Drake Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 125.9 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 $41.76 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 Patton, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Johnstown.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Independence National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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