How far is Bethel, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Bethel, PA to Abington, PA is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.24 mi
01h 35m
Flight
58.79 mi
94.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.79 mi
Kilometers
94.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.24 mi
Kilometers
121.09 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-19T02:37
Arrive Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Downingtown
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Bethel
38 mi
00h 47m
To Abington
37.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton View Road

    20 m · 9 sec · Fulton View Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Robert Fulton Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Robert Fulton Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Church Street

    3120 ft · 57 sec · South Church Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Valley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto May Post Office Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · May Post Office Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Furnace Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Furnace Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    2099 ft · 42 sec · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Christiana Pike

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Christiana Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Germantown Avenue

    633 ft · 15 sec · Germantown Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1158 ft · 32 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto South Bridge Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sadsbury Avenue

    2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Simmontown Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    30.6 mi · 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove

    3221 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
30.6 mi · 41%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.8 mi · 17%
Robert Fulton Highway
5.43 mi · 7%
Christiana Pike
4.3 mi · 6%
Lincoln Highway
3.4 mi · 5%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

30.6 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downingtown
00h 47m from Bethel
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethel and Rain Showers near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Bethel and 37.2 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethel and Rain Showers near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Downingtown

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

1 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

10 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

19 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Abington. Straight-line distance: 58.79 mi (94.62 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population5,293
Coordinates39.8159400, -76.1546800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton View Road (-76.154682, 39.81609)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 Bethel and Abington. The current time is 02:37:38.

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.