How far is Abington, PA from Manchester, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Manchester, PA is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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
304.74 mi
05h 44m
Flight
259.35 mi
417.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.35 mi
Kilometers
417.38 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.74 mi
Kilometers
490.43 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-18T02:09
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:32 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Abington
152.1 mi
02h 52m
To Manchester
152.6 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    283.9 mi · 5 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore

    1703 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1301 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    105 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Shore

    2200 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Reedsdale Street

    107 m · 14 sec · Reedsdale Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Allegheny Avenue

    2701 ft · 1 min · Allegheny Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
284 mi · 93%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.2 mi · 5%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 1%
I 376 West
0.66 mi
I 279 North
0.57 mi
Allegheny Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

284 mi · 05h 09m

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
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
259.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 52m from Abington
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abington and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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 152.1 miles from Abington and 152.6 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.92 one way or $87.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abington and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 259.35 mi (417.38 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Manchester

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population2,766
Coordinates40.4550700, -80.0197800
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Manchester (-80.01978, 40.45507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.71 L · about $43.92
Round trip
$87.85
21.5 gal · 81.42 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.92 $87.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.44 $98.88
Premium $4.95 $53.26 $106.51
Diesel $5.98 $64.29 $128.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Manchester. The current time is 02:09:53.

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.