How far is Abington, PA from Elizabethtown, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Elizabethtown, PA is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.1 mi
01h 54m
Flight
78.46 mi
126.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.46 mi
Kilometers
126.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.1 mi
Kilometers
149.83 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Abington
46.5 mi
00h 57m
To Elizabethtown
46.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.8 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Rheems, Elizabethtown

    1450 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cloverleaf Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto South Spruce Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Spruce Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East High Street

    38 m · 5 sec · East High Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    11 m · 2 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 Elizabethtown.

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
52.8 mi · 57%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 17%
PA 283 West
13.7 mi · 15%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 3%
South Market Street
1.83 mi · 2%
US 30 West
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

52.8 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
00h 57m from Abington
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Abington and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Abington and 46.6 miles from Elizabethtown.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Abington and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 78.46 mi (126.27 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Elizabethtown

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population11,494
Coordinates40.1528700, -76.6027500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Elizabethtown (-76.60275, 40.15287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.44 L · about $13.44
Round trip
$26.89
6.58 gal · 24.88 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.44 $26.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.13 $30.26
Premium $4.95 $16.30 $32.60
Diesel $5.98 $19.67 $39.35

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 Elizabethtown. The current time is 09:44:20.

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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.