How far is Abington, PA from Bedford, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Bedford, PA is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.4 mi
03h 46m
Flight
179.16 mi
288.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.16 mi
Kilometers
288.33 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.4 mi
Kilometers
324.13 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Steelton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Abington
100.5 mi
01h 53m
To Bedford
100.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    26 m · 6 sec · Keith Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    2535 ft · 1 min · Old York Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Susquehanna Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Virginia Drive

    1034 ft · 26 sec · Virginia Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    194.4 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Business 220

  11. 11

    Continue on North Richard Street

    2373 ft · 1 min · North Richard Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Pitt Street

    565 ft · 27 sec · East Pitt Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Juliana Street

    33 m · 3 sec · South Juliana Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
194 mi · 97%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 2%
Business 220
1.91 mi · 1%
Old York Road
0.48 mi
North Richard Street
0.45 mi
I 276 Toll West
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

194 mi · 03h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steelton
01h 53m from Abington
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abington to Bedford?

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Steelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Abington and 100.9 miles from Bedford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Steelton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Steelton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Steelton.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

4 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

10 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

22 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

32 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 179.16 mi (288.33 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

Population2,667
Coordinates40.0186900, -78.5039100
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Bedford (-78.50391, 40.01869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.9 L · about $29.05
Round trip
$58.10
14.22 gal · 53.8 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.05 $58.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.70 $65.40
Premium $4.95 $35.22 $70.45
Diesel $5.98 $42.52 $85.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Bedford. The current time is 23:46:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.