How far is Abington, PA from Cecil, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Cecil, PA is about 317.6 miles (511.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.6 mi
06h 07m
Flight
266.92 mi
429.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.92 mi
Kilometers
429.56 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.6 mi
Kilometers
511.13 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cecil
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Abington
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-15T12:21
Arrive Cecil
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abington
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Abington
158.6 mi
03h 03m
To Cecil
159.1 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    283.9 mi · 5 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton

    51 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 121 South: Green Tree

    893 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Greentree Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Greentree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Millers Run Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Millers Run Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Parks Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Parks Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hickory Grade Road

    1741 ft · 59 sec · Hickory Grade Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Grade Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
284 mi · 89%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
17.1 mi · 5%
Greentree Road
4.01 mi · 1%
Millers Run Road
3.59 mi · 1%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 1%
Washington Pike
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

284 mi · 05h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
266.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 03m from Abington
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Abington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.6 miles (511.1 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Abington and 159.1 miles from Cecil.

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

The direct path is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.80 one way or $91.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Abington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecil.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, 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 Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Cecil. Straight-line distance: 266.92 mi (429.56 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Cecil

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population13,220
Coordinates40.3295100, -80.1708900
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Cecil (-80.17089, 40.32951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.21 gal
42.42 L · about $45.80
Round trip
$91.61
22.42 gal · 84.84 L
Estimated CO2
99.6 kg one way
Round trip: 199.2 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.80 $91.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.55 $103.11
Premium $4.95 $55.53 $111.07
Diesel $5.98 $67.04 $134.07

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Cecil. The current time is 12:21:55.

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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.