Origin
Cheltenham, PA
Evening in Cheltenham on Friday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheltenham, 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
12m
Distance
5.4 mi
9 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheltenham, PA
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Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Abington, PA covers 5.4 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Susquehanna Road, Huntingdon Pike, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Susquehanna Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 5.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 5.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Susquehanna Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (PA 232 / Oxford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Susquehanna Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 232 / Oxford Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 232 / Oxford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Susquehanna Road
Turn left onto Susquehanna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Keith Road
Turn right onto Keith Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Huntingdon Pike | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old York Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oxford Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hasbrook Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Laurel Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Keith Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Susquehanna Road
— 2.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on East Laurel Avenue
150 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on Hasbrook Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hasbrook Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 232
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 232
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Huntingdon Pike
6
Turn left onto Susquehanna Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Susquehanna Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Susquehanna Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
9
Turn right onto Keith Road
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Keith Road
10
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.90 one way
$1.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.05 | $2.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| Efficient EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.47 | $0.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Evening in Abington on Friday
Local time
7:37 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
9 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
12m 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 Cheltenham, PA to Abington, PA covers 5.4 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Susquehanna Road, Huntingdon Pike, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.7 miles from Cheltenham, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.90 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 straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (PA 232 / Oxford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Susquehanna Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cheltenham, PA to Abington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge 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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