Origin
Brookhaven, PA
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, PA to Abington, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, PA
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Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, PA to Abington, PA covers 35.2 miles and takes about 51m 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, Easton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 35.2 miles, with most of the trip on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on Mid-County Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid-County Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
Navigation decision point
Toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
8
31 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
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 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow G...
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
5
33.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Turn left onto PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Keith Road
Turn left onto Keith Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookhaven, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Jenkintown and Willow Grove.
Jenkintown
31 mi in
|
~41m
Willow Grove
31 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 19 mi | 25m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Easton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 19 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on PA 352
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
3
Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
4
Continue on Macdade Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
6
Merge onto I 476
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
8
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
10
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto PA 611
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
14
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
15
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
17
Turn left onto Keith Road
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Brookhaven, PA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Brookhaven, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abington, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Abington, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.17
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(9 mi)
$1.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Abington, PA
Afternoon in Abington on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
8 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
51m 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 Brookhaven, PA to Abington, PA covers 35.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Easton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Brookhaven, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.84 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookhaven, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Jenkintown and Willow Grove.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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