Origin
Old Forge, PA
Afternoon in Old Forge on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Forge, PA to Abington, PA
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
168.8 mi
272 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Old Forge, PA
Phil Evenden
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Old Forge, PA to Abington, PA covers 168.8 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mentzer Gap Road, Beartown Road, Buchanan Trail East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
84.4 miles from Old Forge, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 168.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mentzer Gap 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 Old Forge, PA to Abington, PA is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Old Forge, PA to Abington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mentzer Gap Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beartown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buchanan Trail East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waynesboro Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orchard Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tract Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boyle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Emmitsburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mentzer Gap Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Forge, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on Old Forge Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Forge Road
2
Turn left onto Mentzer Gap Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Mentzer Gap Road
3
Turn right onto Beartown Road
223 ft
·
14 sec
·
Beartown Road
4
Turn left onto Buchanan Trail East
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Buchanan Trail East
5
Continue on Waynesboro Pike
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Waynesboro Pike
6
Turn left onto Orchard Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road
407 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tract Road
8
Turn right onto Boyle Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Boyle Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmitsburg Road
10
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
11
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
44 min
12
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 76 East: Philadelphia
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
17
Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
18
Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
19
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
20
Turn left onto West Moreland Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
21
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
22
Turn left onto Keith Road
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
23
Turn right
20 ft
·
1 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 84.4 miles from Old Forge, PA, or about 1h 23m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 23m 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 17m
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 Old Forge, 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 Old Forge, PA
This is one driving day of about 168.8 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Old Forge, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.4 mi from Old Forge, PA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 84.4 miles from Old Forge, 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
$27.93 one way
$55.86 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.56 | $61.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $32.71 | $65.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.50 | $75.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.63 | $10.80 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
3:28 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
1 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 47m 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 Old Forge, PA to Abington, PA covers 168.8 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mentzer Gap Road, Beartown Road, Buchanan Trail East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.4 miles from Old Forge, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.93 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.
The drive from Old Forge, PA to Abington, PA is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Old Forge, PA to Abington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Old Forge, PA to Abington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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