How far is Abington, PA from Dickinson, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Dickinson, PA is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.69 mi
02h 36m
Flight
117.14 mi
188.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.14 mi
Kilometers
188.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.69 mi
Kilometers
213.55 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickinson
Tue, Apr 21, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Tue, Apr 21, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-21T06:07
Arrive Dickinson
Tue, Apr 21, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Abington
66.2 mi
01h 18m
To Dickinson
66.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 233: Newville

    1168 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    991 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
113 mi · 85%
Walnut Bottom Road
9.38 mi · 7%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
1.92 mi · 1%
Centerville Road
1.47 mi · 1%
North Hanover Street
0.76 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 18m from Abington
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abington and Sunny near Dickinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Abington and 66.5 miles from Dickinson.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 117.14 mi (188.52 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Dickinson

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.1134200, -77.3349800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Dickinson (-77.33498, 40.11342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.72 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
9.36 gal · 35.44 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.52 $43.05
Premium $4.95 $23.18 $46.37
Diesel $5.98 $27.99 $55.97

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Dickinson. The current time is 06:07:56.

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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.