How far is Abington, PA from Downingtown, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Downingtown, PA is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
37.61 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.94 mi
51.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.94 mi
Kilometers
51.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.52 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Downingtown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Downingtown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Abington
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Downingtown
18.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Uwchlan Avenue

    65 m · 10 sec · West Uwchlan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2699 ft · 2 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brandywine Avenue

    18 m · 2 sec · Brandywine Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brandywine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.1 mi · 72%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.95 mi · 11%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 8%
PA 100
0.68 mi · 2%
PA 100 South
0.59 mi · 2%
Pottstown Pike
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 25m from Abington
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abington and Mostly Sunny near Downingtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Abington and 18.8 miles from Downingtown.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterbrook.

RAIL

Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Downingtown. Straight-line distance: 31.94 mi (51.4 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Downingtown

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population8,419
Coordinates40.0065000, -75.7032700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Downingtown (-75.70327, 40.0065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Downingtown. The current time is 23:37:46.

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.