Origin
Delaware, PA
Evening in Delaware on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, PA to Abington, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
96 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
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.
Delaware, PA
Christopher Santiago
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 96-mile drive from Delaware, PA to Abington, PA will take approximately 2 hours and 33 minutes. It's a straightforward trip entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day adventure. With a projected fuel cost of around $16, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a practical transit. The route primarily utilizes US 209 and PA 309, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its manageable length and duration, you won't need to break this trip up, allowing for maximum flexibility.
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
48 miles from Delaware, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 59% of it on highways. Expect to cover the longest uninterrupted stretch of 43.7 miles on US 209, which will likely feel like a more continuous journey. As you progress, the roads will transition, incorporating PA 309 and the Sellersville Bypass, offering a blend of faster-paced highway sections and potentially more varied local road driving. This combination means you'll encounter different driving conditions as you make your way towards Abington.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 209 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.3 miles in near I 80 / Keystone Shortway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 96 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (US 209): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.3 mi into trip
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~34m in
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I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.9 mi into trip
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~40m in
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US 209
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209 toward US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersvill...
5
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
8
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
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 67
Toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
6
70.9 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
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PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Delaware, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Bethlehem.
Harrisburg
50.7 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Bethlehem
55.2 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 209 | 43.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| PA 309 | 8.7 mi | 14m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Horsham Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| I 78 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Keystone Shortway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Seven Bridge Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 209
— 43.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on US 209
15 mi
·
28 min
·
US 209
2
Enter roundabout onto US 209
176 ft
·
6 sec
·
Seven Bridge Road
3
Continue on US 209
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 209
5
Merge onto I 80
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209
29 mi
·
36 min
·
US 209
Toward US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 33
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
9
Merge onto I 78
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 78
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hellertown Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on PA 412
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 412
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Leithsville Road
14
Turn right onto Apples Church Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Apples Church Road
15
Continue on Taylor Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylor Drive
16
Continue on Flint Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Flint Hill Road
17
Turn right onto Passer Road
340 ft
·
8 sec
·
Passer Road
18
Turn left onto PA 309
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 309
19
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 309
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 463
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto PA 611
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
24
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
26
Turn left onto Keith Road
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-hour and 33-minute journey, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you get closer to Abington. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the transition onto PA 309; it can sometimes involve more local traffic and varied speed limits after longer stretches on US 209.
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 48 miles from Delaware, PA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.7 miles.
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 21 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 13m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abington, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delaware, 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 Delaware, PA
This is one driving day of about 96 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Delaware, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 209 for about 43.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Delaware, PA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Delaware, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abington, PA
The final approach into Abington, 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 Abington, 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
$15.92 one way
$31.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.20 | $42.39 |
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: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Abington, PA
Evening in Abington on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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 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 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 Delaware, PA to Abington, PA covers 96 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 US 209, PA 309, Sellersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 miles from Delaware, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.92 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 96 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (US 209): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Delaware, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Bethlehem.
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