How far is Abington, PA from Dickson City, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Dickson City, PA is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
120.93 mi
02h 23m
Flight
96.78 mi
155.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.78 mi
Kilometers
155.76 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.93 mi
Kilometers
194.61 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickson City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Dickson City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Abington
60.5 mi
01h 11m
To Dickson City
60.5 mi
01h 11m

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
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Dickson City.

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    785 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347 North: Throop

    120 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto O'Neill Highway

    2587 ft · 1 min · O'Neill Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cypress Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Valley Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Valley Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lackawanna Avenue

    1680 ft · 34 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 78%
I 81 North
11.6 mi · 10%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
5.33 mi · 4%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 3%
South Valley Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
PA 347
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.1 mi · 01h 44m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
96.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 11m from Abington
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abington and Mostly Sunny near Dickson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abington to Dickson City?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Abington and 60.5 miles from Dickson City.

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

The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abington and Mostly Sunny near Dickson City.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

30 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Dickson City. Straight-line distance: 96.78 mi (155.76 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Dickson City

#2 Dickson City

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,731
Coordinates41.4714700, -75.6076900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Dickson City (-75.60769, 41.47147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $17.45
Round trip
$34.89
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.45 $34.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.64 $39.28
Premium $4.95 $21.15 $42.31
Diesel $5.98 $25.53 $51.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Dickson City. The current time is 05:08:25.

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.