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 Uniontown, PA
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
283.1 mi
456 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Uniontown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Spanning 283.1 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip from Abington to Uniontown is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because the route is highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the trek in a single day, though you will want to account for roughly $47 in fuel costs. You will primarily navigate the Pennsylvania Turnpike, transitioning later to PA 982 and State Route 31 to reach your destination. While the drive remains within the Northeast region, the shift from the eastern suburbs to the southwestern part of the state provides a clear change in landscape. It serves as an efficient path for travelers looking to move between these two points without the need for an overnight stay.
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
141.6 miles from Abington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient journey, as 93% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a significant 250-mile stretch of uninterrupted travel. This portion of the trip is designed for speed and consistency, allowing you to cover ground quickly before the route shifts in character. As you exit the turnpike and transition onto PA 982 and State Route 31, the drive becomes slightly more localized. These final segments offer a change of pace from the long-haul interstate experience, requiring you to shift your focus as you approach Uniontown.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 PA 982. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Susquehanna Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Susquehanna Road
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~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
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~9m in
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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.
7
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
5
283 mi into trip
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~5h 26m in
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Evans Street
Turn left onto Evans Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 250 mi | 4h 32m |
| PA 982 | 8 mi | 13m |
| State Route 31 | 6 mi | 9m |
| University Drive | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 4 mi | 4m |
| Susquehanna Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Connellsville Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Connellsville Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 250 mi, about 4h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Uniontown, PA.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Keith Road
85 ft
·
5 sec
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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
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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
250 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 31
10
Continue on PA 31
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Three Mile Hill
11
Turn left onto PA 982
8.0 mi
·
13 min
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PA 982
12
Turn left onto US 119
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Blackstone Road
14
Merge onto US 119
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto US 119
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
University Drive
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Connellsville Street
17
Continue on Connellsville Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Connellsville Road
18
Continue on Connellsville Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Connellsville Street
19
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
363 ft
·
21 sec
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Lincoln Street
20
Turn left onto Evans Street
425 ft
·
18 sec
·
Evans Street
21
Arrive at destination
Evans Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly 5.5-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue and ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as the long, high-speed stretches on the turnpike can be mentally taxing. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 250-mile turnpike portion, as service plazas are the most reliable spots to manage your $47 budget. Flexibility is a major advantage here; because the route is manageable in one day, you have the freedom to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns. Use the transition onto State Route 31 as your signal that you are entering the final, more rural leg of your journey.
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 141.6 miles from Abington, PA, or about 2h 39m 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 141.6 miles or 2h 39m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Uniontown, 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 283.1 miles and 5h 26m.
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 141.6 mi from Abington, PA · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.6 miles from Abington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 250 miles.
Arriving in Uniontown, PA
The final approach into Uniontown, 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 Uniontown, 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
$46.85 one way
$93.69 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $51.26 | $102.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $54.86 | $109.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.90 | $125.79 |
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
$47
Tolls
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.9 | 1 | $29.73 | $13.59 |
| Efficient EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.77 | $11.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.2 | 1 | $39.63 | $18.12 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Uniontown, PA
Afternoon in Uniontown on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 26m 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 Uniontown, PA covers 283.1 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 982, State Route 31. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.6 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 $46.85 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Abington, PA to Uniontown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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