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Trip from Abington, PA to Caln, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h

Distance

43.5 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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 Caln, PA, PA

Caln, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Abington, PA to Caln, PA covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keith Road, Old York Road, Susquehanna Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 43.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keith Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Abington, PA to Caln, PA is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abington, PA to Caln, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keith Road
Old York Road
Susquehanna Road
Virginia Drive
I 276
Pennsylvania Turnpike
PA 100
PA 100 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Keith Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

20 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Keith Road

85 ft · 6 sec · Keith Road
3

Turn left onto Old York Road

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 left toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
7

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
9

Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

0.6 mi · 1 min · PA 100 South: Downingtown
10

Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike
11

Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
12

Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
13

Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

4.9 mi · 6 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
14

Take the exit slight right toward Reeceville Road

387 ft · 15 sec · Reeceville Road
15

Turn left onto Fisherville Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Fisherville Road
16

At the end of the road, turn left onto Reeceville Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Reeceville Road
17

Continue on North Caln Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Caln Road
18

Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Lincoln Highway
19

Turn left onto Seltzer Avenue

226 ft · 10 sec · Seltzer Avenue
20

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.8 mi from Abington, PA · 30m into the drive

human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chester Springs, PA

22 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

Norristown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Abington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Caln, PA

The final approach into Caln, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.21 one way

$14.42 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.90 $15.80
premium $4.93 $8.44 $16.87
diesel $5.61 $9.60 $19.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.57 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Abington, PA

Morning in Abington on Thursday

Local time

11:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Caln, PA

Morning in Caln on Thursday

Local time

11:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10 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

1h on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Caln, PA covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keith Road, Old York Road, Susquehanna Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 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 $7.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Abington, PA to Caln, PA is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abington, PA to Caln, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Abington, PA to Caln, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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