How far is Abington, PA from Salem, PA?
The driving distance from Abington, PA to Salem, PA is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Salem.
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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
137.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cumberland Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Turn right onto Newburg Road
723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Cumberland Highway
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Turn right onto Coffey Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coffey Avenue
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Continue on Letterkenny Road
2809 ft · 1 min · Letterkenny Road
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Turn left onto Salem Road
40 m · 4 sec · Salem Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Salem.
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
138 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Abington and Rain Showers Likely near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abington to Salem?
The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Abington and 78.9 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Abington and Rain Showers Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna
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 Mount Gretna.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Salem. Straight-line distance: 134.46 mi (216.39 km).
#1 Abington
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 55,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.1206700, -75.1179500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 39.9850900, -77.6541600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-77.65416, 39.98509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.57 | $51.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.54 | $55.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.25 | $66.50 |
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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