Origin
Lackawaxen, PA
Afternoon in Lackawaxen on Thursday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lackawaxen, PA to Abington, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
146.7 mi
236 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lackawaxen, PA
Haneul Trac
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Lackawaxen, PA, to Abington, PA? This 146.7-mile journey will take you approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day drive. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-84, with a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You can expect a fuel cost of around $24 for this trip. Given its straightforward highway focus and reasonable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay. It’s a practical option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently within the Northeast region.
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
73.3 miles from Lackawaxen, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 146.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with an 80% highway share. Expect to spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates and turnpikes. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 66.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. While primarily a highway experience, the transition between these major roads is generally seamless, allowing for a consistent driving rhythm throughout the 146.7 miles. You won't find many winding backroads here; it's about efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 66.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 146.7 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 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
7
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the ramp toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
6
133.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m 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
142.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m 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
143.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lackawaxen, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Lake Wallenpaupack, Blakeslee and Patp South.
Lake Wallenpaupack
24.8 mi in
|
~38m
Blakeslee
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Patp South
66 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 66.8 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 84 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Keystone Shortway | 9 mi | 10m |
| PA 903 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| I 380 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| PA 434 | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| Church Street | 4.9 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lackawaxen, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on this road
131 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Scenic Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Scenic Drive
3
Turn straight onto PA 590
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 590
4
Continue on PA 434
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
PA 434
5
Turn left onto PA 739
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA-739
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
7
Merge onto I 84
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 84
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
9
Turn left onto PA 507
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lake Wallenpaupack Road
10
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Sterling Road
11
Turn slight right onto PA 423
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Road
12
Continue on PA 423
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
13
Continue on PA 423
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 423
14
Turn slight right onto PA 423
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Church Street
15
Turn left onto PA 423
452 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto PA 423
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
18
Merge onto I 380
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 380
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
20
Merge onto I 80
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
22
Keep slight left at fork
179 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn left onto PA 115
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 115
24
Turn right onto PA 903
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 903
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto I 476; PATP
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
28
Merge onto I 276; PATP
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
29
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Merge onto PA 611
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
32
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
33
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
35
Turn left onto Keith Road
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 16-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Abington. With only one suggested stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major exit is 66.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Consider topping off your tank before you embark or at a service plaza along the turnpike to ensure a smooth journey. Since this is a single-day trip, you can depart and arrive on the same day with plenty of daylight remaining.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.3 miles from Lackawaxen, PA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 32 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 51m 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 42m
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 Lackawaxen, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Lackawaxen, PA
This is one driving day of about 146.7 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Lackawaxen, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 66.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.3 mi from Lackawaxen, PA · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.3 miles from Lackawaxen, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.32 one way
$48.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $26.64 | $53.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.9 mi)
$9.87
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
$24
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Thursday
Local time
1:31 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
16 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
3h 16m 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 Lackawaxen, PA to Abington, PA covers 146.7 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 84, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.3 miles from Lackawaxen, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 25 significant decision points across 146.7 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 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lackawaxen, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Lake Wallenpaupack, Blakeslee and Patp South.
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