How far is Abington, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 303 miles (487.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
303.01 mi
04h 41m
Flight
258.03 mi
415.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.03 mi
Kilometers
415.26 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.01 mi
Kilometers
487.64 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-23T08:12
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Abington
151.2 mi
02h 20m
To Pittsburgh
151.8 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
284 mi · 94%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 1%
I 376 West
0.66 mi
Old York Road
0.48 mi
Second Avenue
0.48 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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
258.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 20m from Abington
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abington and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303 miles (487.6 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 151.2 miles from Abington and 151.8 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.68 one way or $87.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abington and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

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 Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 258.03 mi (415.26 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.117915, 40.120665)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
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 03m
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.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.47 L · about $43.68
Round trip
$87.36
21.38 gal · 80.94 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.68 $87.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.16 $98.33
Premium $4.95 $52.96 $105.92
Diesel $5.98 $63.93 $127.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Pittsburgh. The current time is 08:12:27.

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.