How far is Cambridge City, IN from Abington, IN?
The driving distance from Cambridge City, IN to Abington, IN is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge City and Abington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge City and Abington.
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Start on West Main Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · West Main Street
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Continue on National Road
1 mi · 2 min · National Road
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Turn right onto Airport Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Smelser Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Smelser Road
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Turn right onto Abington Pike
2.8 mi · 11 min · Abington Pike
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Turn left onto Potter Shop Road
18 m · 2 sec · Potter Shop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Potter Shop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge City and Abington.
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.
West Main Street
Start on West Main Street
9.86 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Abington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge City to Abington?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greens Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Cambridge City and 7.7 miles from Abington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cambridge City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Abington.
Stop Ideas Near Greens Fork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greens Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge City and Abington. Straight-line distance: 12.37 mi (19.9 km).
#1 Cambridge City
Town in Indiana
| Population | 1,744 |
| Coordinates | 39.8125500, -85.1716300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abington
Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Indiana
| Population | 799 |
| Coordinates | 39.7331000, -84.9630200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potter Shop Road (-84.962978, 39.733211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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