How far is Abington, PA from Castle Shannon, PA?
The driving distance from Abington, PA to Castle Shannon, PA is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Castle Shannon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Castle Shannon.
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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
272.9 mi · 4 hr 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh
146 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clairton Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Clairton Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward PA 88: Library Road, Glenbury Street
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Library Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Library Road
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Turn right
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Castle Shannon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
273 mi · 04h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Abington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Shannon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abington to Castle Shannon?
The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Abington and 150.9 miles from Castle Shannon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 5:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.43 one way or $86.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Shannon.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Castle Shannon. Straight-line distance: 259.17 mi (417.09 km).
#1 Abington
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 55,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.1206700, -75.1179500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Shannon
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,371 |
| Coordinates | 40.3647900, -80.0222800 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Shannon (-80.02228, 40.36479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $43.43 | $86.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.89 | $97.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.66 | $105.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.57 | $127.13 |
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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