How far is Canonsburg, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Canonsburg, PA to Abington, PA is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
312.83 mi
04h 55m
Flight
267.7 mi
430.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.7 mi
Kilometers
430.82 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.83 mi
Kilometers
503.45 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Mon, May 25, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Canonsburg
Mon, May 25, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canonsburg
2026-05-25T13:55
Arrive Abington
Mon, May 25, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canonsburg
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 Canonsburg
156.3 mi
02h 27m
To Abington
156.6 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pitt Street

    32 m · 8 sec · East Pitt Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Central Avenue

    3127 ft · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    134 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road

    57 m · 4 sec · Brownlee Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Brownlee Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    725 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.7 mi · 41 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    268.7 mi · 4 hr 53 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
269 mi · 86%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.7 mi · 9%
South Central Avenue
4.81 mi · 2%
Brownlee Road
3.77 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

269 mi · 04h 53m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
267.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 27m from Canonsburg
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Canonsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 156.3 miles from Canonsburg and 156.6 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.11 one way or $90.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Canonsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Abington.

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 Canonsburg and Abington. Straight-line distance: 267.7 mi (430.82 km).

Canonsburg

#1 Canonsburg

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population8,751
Coordinates40.2625700, -80.1872800
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pitt Street (-80.187352, 40.262774)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.79 L · about $45.11
Round trip
$90.22
22.08 gal · 83.58 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.11 $90.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.77 $101.55
Premium $4.95 $54.69 $109.38
Diesel $5.98 $66.02 $132.04

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Canonsburg and Abington. The current time is 13:55:56.

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.