How far is Abington, PA from Bethel, PA?
The driving distance from Abington, PA to Bethel, PA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Bethel.
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Start on the route
6 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Keith Road
26 m · 6 sec · Keith Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
2535 ft · 1 min · Old York Road
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Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Susquehanna Road
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Turn left onto Virginia Drive
1034 ft · 26 sec · Virginia Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.1 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Simmontown Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road
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Continue on Sadsbury Avenue
2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue
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Continue on North Bridge Street
2435 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Water Street
1158 ft · 32 sec · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Germantown Avenue
633 ft · 13 sec · Germantown Avenue
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Continue on Christiana Pike
4.3 mi · 8 min · Christiana Pike
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Continue on Georgetown Road
2099 ft · 42 sec · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Furnace Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Furnace Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto May Post Office Road
1.3 km · 2 min · May Post Office Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Valley Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
3120 ft · 55 sec · South Church Street
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Continue on Robert Fulton Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Robert Fulton Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Fulton View Road
20 m · 3 sec · Fulton View Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton View Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Bethel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Abington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abington to Bethel?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Abington and 36.4 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Abington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Downingtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downingtown.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 58.79 mi (94.62 km).
#1 Abington
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 55,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.1206700, -75.1179500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,293 |
| Coordinates | 39.8159400, -76.1546800 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-76.15468, 39.81594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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