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Trip from Abington, PA to Delaware, PA

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

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

98.7 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m

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 Delaware, PA, PA

Delaware, PA

Christopher Santiago

Trip Overview

The drive from Abington, PA to Delaware, PA covers 98.7 miles and takes about 2h 33m 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, Moreland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.3 miles from Abington, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

About the Cities

Arriving in Delaware, PA

Full guide →

Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 98.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 98.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Delaware, PA is easy. At 2h 33m 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 Delaware, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keith Road
Old York Road
Moreland Road
Welsh Road
Bethlehem Pike
Sellersville Bypass
South West End Boulevard
North West End Boulevard

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 Delaware, PA.

1

Start on the route

20 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Keith Road

85 ft · 8 sec · Keith Road
3

Turn right onto Old York Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Old York Road
4

Turn left onto Moreland Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Moreland Road
5

Continue on Welsh Road

6.1 mi · 11 min · Welsh Road
6

Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike

7.9 mi · 13 min · Bethlehem Pike
7

Continue on Sellersville Bypass

8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
8

Continue on South West End Boulevard

2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
9

Continue on North West End Boulevard

8.7 mi · 14 min · North West End Boulevard
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 78 East: Bethlehem
11

Merge slight left

10 mi · 11 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

0.8 mi · 1 min · PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
13

Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
14

Continue on PA-33

24 mi · 29 min · PA-33
15

Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg

7.9 mi · 11 min · US 209 North: Stroudsburg
16

Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek

3.6 mi · 7 min · US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass

98 ft · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass
18

Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass

0.8 mi · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
19

Continue on Milford Road

7.1 mi · 13 min · Milford Road
20

Continue on Federal Road

7.0 mi · 13 min · Federal Road
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Abington, PA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

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 22 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.3 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delaware, 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 98.7 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.3 mi from Abington, PA · 1h 16m into the drive

borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freemansburg, PA

49 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

Lansdale, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freemansburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Abington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Delaware, PA

The final approach into Delaware, 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 Delaware, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.36 one way

$32.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.92 $35.84
premium $4.93 $19.14 $38.28
diesel $5.61 $21.79 $43.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.6 0 $10.36 $4.74
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.64 $3.95
EV Truck/SUV 39.5 0 $13.82 $6.32

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Abington on Saturday

Local time

12:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delaware, PA

Afternoon in Delaware on Saturday

Local time

12:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

3 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

2h 33m 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 Delaware, PA covers 98.7 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keith Road, Old York Road, Moreland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.3 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 $16.36 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Abington, PA to Delaware, PA is easy. At 2h 33m 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 Delaware, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Abington, PA to Delaware, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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