How far is Abington, PA from Crafton, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Crafton, PA is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.84 mi
05h 49m
Flight
261.7 mi
421.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.7 mi
Kilometers
421.17 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.84 mi
Kilometers
495.42 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crafton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Crafton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:20 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Abington
153.7 mi
02h 54m
To Crafton
154.2 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on PA 121 North: Crafton

    145 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mansfield Avenue

    713 ft · 28 sec · Mansfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto School Street

    2769 ft · 2 min · School Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Baldwick Road

    3025 ft · 52 sec · Baldwick Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Crafton Boulevard

    795 ft · 15 sec · Crafton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Noble Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bradford Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · Bradford Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stotz Avenue

    114 m · 9 sec · Stotz Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    58 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
284 mi · 92%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
17.1 mi · 6%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 1%
I 376 West
0.66 mi
Baldwick Road
0.57 mi
School Street
0.52 mi
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

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
261.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 54m from Abington
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abington and Sunny near Crafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Abington and 154.2 miles from Crafton.

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

The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.37 one way or $88.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abington and Sunny near Crafton.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Crafton. Straight-line distance: 261.7 mi (421.17 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Crafton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,731
Coordinates40.4350700, -80.0661700
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Crafton (-80.06617, 40.43507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.12 L · about $44.37
Round trip
$88.75
21.72 gal · 82.24 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.37 $88.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.95 $99.89
Premium $4.95 $53.80 $107.60
Diesel $5.98 $64.94 $129.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Crafton. The current time is 05:05:50.

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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.