How far is Abington, PA from Mount Joy, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Mount Joy, PA is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
246.32 mi
04h 42m
Flight
185.61 mi
298.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.61 mi
Kilometers
298.71 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.32 mi
Kilometers
396.41 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Joy
Sun, Apr 19, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Mount Joy
Sun, Apr 19, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 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
Almedia
PA

CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Abington
123 mi
02h 21m
To Mount Joy
123.3 mi
02h 21m

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
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Mount Joy.

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    156.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

    1747 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto High Water Road

    770 ft · 34 sec · High Water Road

  19. 19

    Continue on High Level Road

    2004 ft · 1 min · High Level Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mount Joy Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Mount Joy Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Joy Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
157 mi · 64%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 30%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
5.33 mi · 2%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 1%
River Road
1.33 mi · 1%
Mount Joy Road
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

157 mi · 02h 51m

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
185.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almedia
02h 21m from Abington
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Abington and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Joy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abington to Mount Joy?

The road trip is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Almedia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Abington and 123.3 miles from Mount Joy.

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

The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.51 one way or $71.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Abington and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Joy.

Stop Ideas Near Almedia

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

49 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

57 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

94 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Mount Joy. Straight-line distance: 185.61 mi (298.71 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Mount Joy

#2 Mount Joy

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population8,264
Coordinates41.0528400, -78.4358500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Mount Joy (-78.43585, 41.05284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.9 L · about $35.51
Round trip
$71.01
17.38 gal · 65.8 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.51 $71.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.97 $79.93
Premium $4.95 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.98 $51.97 $103.93

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 Mount Joy. The current time is 05:38:55.

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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.