How far is Abington, PA from Sandy, PA?

The driving distance from Abington, PA to Sandy, PA is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.83 mi
04h 59m
Flight
203.36 mi
327.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.36 mi
Kilometers
327.28 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.83 mi
Kilometers
427.81 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-16T04:46
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Abington
132.8 mi
02h 29m
To Sandy
133 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    175.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

    1961 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bee Line Highway

    585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    16 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Brady Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Brady Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Overdorf Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Overdorf Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overdorf Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 66%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 28%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
5.33 mi · 2%
Susquehanna Road
3.13 mi · 1%
Bee Line Highway
1.57 mi · 1%
East DuBois Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
203.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 29m from Abington
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Abington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Abington and 133 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.33 one way or $76.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Abington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 203.36 mi (327.28 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Sandy

Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,357
Coordinates41.1078400, -78.7711400
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-75.11795, 40.12067)
End: Sandy (-78.77114, 41.10784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.51 L · about $38.33
Round trip
$76.65
18.76 gal · 71.02 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.33 $76.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.14 $86.28
Premium $4.95 $46.47 $92.94
Diesel $5.98 $56.09 $112.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Sandy. The current time is 04:46:29.

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.