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Trip from Abington, PA to Providence, PA

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

Drive Time

45m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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Downtown Abington, PA, PA

Abington, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Providence, PA, PA

Providence, PA

Dany Castrejon

Trip Overview

The drive from Abington, PA to Providence, PA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Susquehanna Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mid-County Expressway 16.2 mi 22m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 5.3 mi 5m
Susquehanna Road 3.1 mi 7m
East Brookhaven Road 1.2 mi 3m
Turner Road 0.7 mi 1m
Old York Road 0.5 mi 1m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 0.5 mi <1m
Virginia Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mid-County Expressway — 16.2 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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

16 mi · 22 min · Mid-County Expressway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

284 ft · 7 sec
Toward Media
15

Turn straight onto East Baltimore Pike

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Baltimore Pike
16

Turn left onto Turner Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Turner Road
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on East Brookhaven Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · East Brookhaven Road
18

Turn left onto Beaumont Drive

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Beaumont Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Beaumont Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
8
26.7 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Swarthmore, Media

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 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media
6
26.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Media

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Media

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.86 one way

$9.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.32 $10.64
premium $4.93 $5.68 $11.36
diesel $5.61 $6.47 $12.94

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Abington, PA

Afternoon in Abington on Saturday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 2% 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

Destination

Providence, PA

Afternoon in Providence on Saturday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

45m 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?

29.3 mi in 45m, mostly highway — 16.2 mi of that is on Mid-County Expressway.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Mid-County Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

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 12 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

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.

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 Providence, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll West: Valley Forge, Allentown, Chester, Swarthmore and Media.

Patp Toll West: Valley Forge

3.8 mi in | ~8m

Allentown

9.5 mi in | ~15m

Chester

9.7 mi in | ~15m

Swarthmore

26.7 mi in | ~39m

Media

26.7 mi in | ~39m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.75 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.

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 Providence, 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 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.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). 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 Providence, PA before heading back.

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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