How far is Abington, PA from Lower Allen, PA?
The driving distance from Abington, PA to Lower Allen, PA is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Lower Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Lower Allen.
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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
97.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Cumberland
949 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Simpson Ferry Road
89 m · 6 sec · Simpson Ferry Road
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Continue on Carlisle Road
2824 ft · 1 min · Carlisle Road
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Turn left onto Colgate Drive
140 m · 26 sec · Colgate Drive
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Turn left onto Center Drive
1357 ft · 60 sec · Center Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Lower Allen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
97.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Abington and Sunny near Lower Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abington to Lower Allen?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Abington and 52.3 miles from Lower Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abington and Sunny near Lower Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill
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 Terre Hill.
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Lower Allen. Straight-line distance: 94.39 mi (151.91 km).
#1 Abington
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 55,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.1206700, -75.1179500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lower Allen
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 20,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.2264800, -76.9005300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower Allen (-76.90053, 40.22648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $15.08 | $30.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.07 | $44.13 |
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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