How far is Abington, PA from Fox Chapel, PA?
The driving distance from Abington, PA to Fox Chapel, PA is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Fox Chapel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Fox Chapel.
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Start on the route
6 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Keith Road
26 m · 6 sec · Keith Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
2535 ft · 1 min · Old York Road
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Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Susquehanna Road
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Turn left onto Virginia Drive
1034 ft · 26 sec · Virginia Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
292.7 mi · 5 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Freeport Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Powers Run Road
1 mi · 2 min · Powers Run Road
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Turn left onto Field Club Road
1 mi · 3 min · Field Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Field Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Fox Chapel.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
293 mi · 05h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Abington and Light Rain near Fox Chapel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abington to Fox Chapel?
The road trip is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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 151.1 miles from Abington and 151.6 miles from Fox Chapel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.32 one way or $92.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Abington and Light Rain near Fox Chapel.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Fox Chapel. Straight-line distance: 252.3 mi (406.03 km).
#1 Abington
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 55,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.1206700, -75.1179500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox Chapel
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 40.5134000, -79.8797700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox Chapel (-79.87977, 40.5134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $46.32 | $92.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $50.92 | $101.84 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $55.65 | $111.31 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $69.89 | $139.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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