Origin
Fairview, PA
Afternoon in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, PA to Abington, PA
Drive Time
40m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Connecting Fairview to Abington, this 33.7-mile journey is a quick, straightforward transit across Pennsylvania. You can easily complete the drive in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for commuters or weekend travelers. Since you are staying within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this trip requires no overnight stops, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal downtime.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.9 miles from Fairview, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate entirely via local roads like Fairview Road and Macdade Boulevard, supplemented by I-476 North. Because there is no significant uninterrupted stretch, you should prepare for a continuous series of turns and intersections. This personality makes the route feel more like a suburban transit than a high-speed interstate haul. Staying alert behind the wheel is essential as you transition through these various local paths.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fairview 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fairview, PA to Abington, PA is easy. At 40m 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 Fairview, PA to Abington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macdade Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid-County Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 276 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 611 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fairview Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Essex Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
5
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
6
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 276 East: New Jersey
8
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
10
Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
11
Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
12
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
13
Turn left onto West Moreland Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
14
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
15
Turn left onto Keith Road
128 ft
·
9 sec
·
Keith Road
16
Turn right
20 ft
·
1 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this short 40-minute drive, as you aren't tied to a rigid schedule or long-distance refueling stops. Since the route relies on local roads rather than long, high-speed stretches, check local traffic patterns before you depart to avoid potential congestion on Macdade Boulevard. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, so keep your supplies simple and ready for the road. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, ensure your GPS is mounted and ready to provide clear navigation cues before you pull away. Taking this trip during off-peak hours will significantly improve your experience navigating the local intersections.
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 16.9 miles from Fairview, PA, or about 20m 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 33.7 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
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 Fairview, 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 Fairview, PA
This is one driving day of about 33.7 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairview, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Fairview, PA · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Fairview, 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
$5.58 one way
$11.15 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
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 Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
22 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
40m 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 Fairview, PA to Abington, PA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fairview Road, Macdade Boulevard, I 476 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Fairview, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.58 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 Fairview, PA to Abington, PA is easy. At 40m 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 Fairview, PA to Abington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairview, PA to Abington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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