How far is Abington, PA from Lewistown, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Lewistown, PA is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.73 mi
03h 12m
Flight
133.33 mi
214.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.33 mi
Kilometers
214.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.73 mi
Kilometers
258.67 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewistown
Tue, May 5, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Tue, May 5, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-05-05T00:35
Arrive Lewistown
Tue, May 5, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Colebrook
PA

Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Abington
80.2 mi
01h 36m
To Lewistown
80.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    92 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 Business West: Lewistown

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    1783 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dorcas Street

    150 m · 15 sec · South Dorcas Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
92 mi · 57%
US 22 West
51.8 mi · 32%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 3%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 2%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
US 22 Business West
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

92 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
01h 36m from Abington
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abington and Chance Rain Showers near Lewistown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Abington and 80.5 miles from Lewistown.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

13 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

27 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Lewistown. Straight-line distance: 133.33 mi (214.57 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Lewistown

City in Montana, United States

Population8,085
Coordinates40.5992400, -77.5713800
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Lewistown (-77.57138, 40.59924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.08 $52.15
Premium $4.95 $28.09 $56.18
Diesel $5.98 $33.91 $67.81

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Lewistown. The current time is 00:35:59.

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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.