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Trip from Abington, PA to Kingston, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

104.9 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Kingston, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Abington, PA to Kingston, PA covers 104.9 miles and takes about 2h 6m 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 $17.39 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.

Midpoint

52.4 miles from Abington, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 104.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m 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 6m drive with frequent turns across 104.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Kingston, PA is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Kingston, 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
I 476
I 476 North

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 Kingston, 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

5.3 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

0.1 mi · 19 sec · I 476: Chester, Allentown
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 476 North: Allentown
10

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11

Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
12

Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
13

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 4 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward Kingston, Forty Fort

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Kingston, Forty Fort
15

Keep slight left

285 ft · 11 sec
16

Turn straight onto Rutter Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Rutter Avenue
17

Turn right onto Pierce Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Pierce Street
18

Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Wyoming Avenue
19

Turn left

85 ft · 8 sec
20

Turn right

200 ft · 15 sec
21

Turn slight right

7 ft · 1 sec
22

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Abington, PA, or about 1h 3m 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 23 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.4 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, 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 104.9 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Abington, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.4 mi from Abington, PA · 1h 3m into the drive

borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmerton, PA

52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmerton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Abington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kingston, PA

The final approach into Kingston, 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 Kingston, 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

$17.39 one way

$34.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $19.05 $38.09
premium $4.93 $20.34 $40.69
diesel $5.61 $23.16 $46.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.01 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.2 0 $9.18 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.69 $6.71

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 Thursday

Local time

12:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingston, PA

Afternoon in Kingston on Thursday

Local time

12:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

2h 6m 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 Kingston, PA covers 104.9 miles and takes about 2h 6m 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 52.4 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 $17.39 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 Kingston, PA is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Kingston, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Abington, PA to Kingston, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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