How far is Abington, PA from Chambersburg, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Chambersburg, PA is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
154.04 mi
03h 01m
Flight
135.14 mi
217.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.14 mi
Kilometers
217.48 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.04 mi
Kilometers
247.9 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chambersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Wed, Apr 15, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-15T03:28
Arrive Chambersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Abington
76.9 mi
01h 30m
To Chambersburg
77.2 mi
01h 30m

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
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Way

    743 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    594 ft · 22 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East King Street

    588 ft · 27 sec · East King Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    155 m · 19 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
113 mi · 73%
Walnut Bottom Road
30.8 mi · 20%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
1.92 mi · 1%
Lincoln Way East
1.38 mi · 1%
North Hanover Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

113 mi · 02h 01m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 30m from Abington
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Abington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chambersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Abington and 77.2 miles from Chambersburg.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 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 Chambersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Chambersburg. Straight-line distance: 135.14 mi (217.48 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Chambersburg

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,231
Coordinates39.9375900, -77.6611000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Chambersburg (-77.6611, 39.93759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.02 $50.04
Premium $4.95 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.98 $32.53 $65.06

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 Chambersburg. The current time is 03:28:12.

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.