Origin
Grove City, PA
Afternoon in Grove City on Monday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grove City, PA to Abington, PA
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
345.1 mi
555 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 11m
★
6 AM
6h 24m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 30m
3 PM
6h 34m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grove City, PA
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Abington, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grove City, PA to Abington, PA covers 345.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 252 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172.6 miles from Grove City, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 23m drive with frequent turns across 345.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 252 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 58; PA 173; PA 208 / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 345.1 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: near the start (PA 58; PA 173; PA 208 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 256.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 331.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 58; PA 173; PA 208 / West Main Street
Turn right onto PA 58; PA 173; PA 208 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
256.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
331.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
8
341 mi into trip
|
~6h 13m 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
341.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 15m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Grove City, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
255.9 mi in
|
~4h 40m
Allentown
255.9 mi in
|
~4h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 252 mi | 4h 32m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| South Broad Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Easton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Moreland Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Lake Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 252 mi, about 4h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grove City, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on PA 208
7 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Center Street
2
Turn right onto PA 58; PA 173; PA 208
450 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto PA 173; PA 208
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Broad Street
4
Continue on PA 173
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sandy Lake Road
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 80
252 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
·
Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
10
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 276; PATP
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Merge onto PA 611
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
16
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
17
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
19
Turn left onto Keith Road
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.6 miles from Grove City, PA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.6 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
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 Grove City, 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 Grove City, PA
This is one driving day of about 345.1 miles and 6h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grove City, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 252 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172.6 mi from Grove City, PA · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172.6 miles from Grove City, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 252 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.10 one way
$114.21 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $62.48 | $124.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $66.87 | $133.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.67 | $153.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(83.6 mi)
$10.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.5 | 1 | $36.24 | $16.56 |
| Efficient EV | 86.3 | 0 | $30.20 | $13.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138 | 1 | $48.31 | $22.09 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
3:14 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
6 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
6h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grove City, PA to Abington, PA covers 345.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.6 miles from Grove City, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 345.1 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: near the start (PA 58; PA 173; PA 208 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 256.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 331.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Grove City, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
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