Origin
North East, PA
Afternoon in North East on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North East, PA to Abington, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 54m
Distance
391.7 mi
630 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 45m
★
6 AM
7h 54m
8 AM
8h 12m
10 AM
8h 0m
12 PM
7h 59m
3 PM
8h 1m
5 PM
8h 11m
8 PM
7h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North East, PA
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Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from North East, PA to Abington, PA covers 391.7 miles and takes about 7h 54m 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, William Flinn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 205.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.94 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
195.9 miles from North East, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 205.8 mi | 3h 43m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| William Flinn Highway | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| Colonel Drake Highway | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| Route 208 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| PA-89 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 6.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 205.8 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on this road
318 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Vine Street
260 ft
·
19 sec
·
Vine Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
252 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto PA 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Street
5
Continue on PA 89
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Station Road
6
Continue on PA 89
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
PA-89
7
Continue on PA 89
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Station Road
8
Continue on PA 8; PA 89
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
PA-8/PA-89
9
Continue on PA 8; PA 89
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on PA 8; PA 89
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Smiley Hill Road
11
Continue on PA 8
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
William Flinn Highway
12
Continue on PA 8
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 8
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Titusville Road
14
Continue on PA 8
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
William Flinn Highway
15
Continue on PA 8
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Street
16
Continue on PA 8
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
William Flinn Highway
17
Continue on PA 8
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hydetown Road
18
Continue on PA 8
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Spring Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on PA 27
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Diamond Street
20
Turn straight onto PA 27
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Central Avenue
21
Continue on PA 27
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Titusville Road
22
Continue on PA 27; PA 227
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
23
Continue on PA 36
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tionesta Road
24
Continue on PA 36
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
25
Turn left onto US 62; PA 36
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Route 36 and 62
26
At end of road, turn right onto PA 36
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elm Street
27
Continue on PA 36
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
28
Continue on PA 208
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 208
29
Continue on PA 208
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 208
30
Continue on PA 208
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North School Street
31
Turn left onto US 322
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
32
Continue on US 322
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
33
Continue on US 322
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
34
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on US 322
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 322
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
37
Merge onto I 80
206 mi
·
3 hr 43 min
·
Keystone Shortway
38
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
40
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
41
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
43
Merge onto I 276; PATP
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
44
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
Use the slight right lane.
45
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
46
Merge onto PA 611
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
47
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
48
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
49
Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
50
Turn left onto Keith Road
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
Use the left lane.
51
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
52
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.9 miles from North East, PA, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.8 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 86 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.9 miles or 4h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abington, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving North East, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North East, PA
This is one driving day of about 391.7 miles and 7h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from North East, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 205.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
196 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 195.9 miles from North East, 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 205.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 388.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
303.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
378.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 34m 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
387.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 44m 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
388.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 45m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.94 one way
$129.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $71.12 | $142.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $75.97 | $151.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.48 | $172.96 |
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
$65
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.5 | 1 | $41.13 | $18.80 |
| Efficient EV | 97.9 | 1 | $34.27 | $15.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.7 | 1 | $54.84 | $25.07 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Wellsville, NY
196 mi in
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
10 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
7h 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
391.7 mi in 7h 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 205.8 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near US 20 / East Main Street.
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 20 significant decision points across 391.7 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 0.1 miles (US 20 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 303.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 378.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,800 ft
333 ft
Total Climb
2,743 ft
Total Descent
3,197 ft
Highest Point
1,800 ft
~139.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,468 ft
Notable High Points
1,764 ft at ~307.8 miles
+708 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North East, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
302.5 mi in
|
~6h 10m
Allentown
302.5 mi in
|
~6h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 54m. Total distance: 391.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 205.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.87 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Abington, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 20 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 303.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 378.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Abington, PA before the return drive.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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