How far is Carnegie, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Carnegie, PA to Abington, PA is about 311.3 miles (501 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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
311.3 mi
04h 45m
Flight
262.51 mi
422.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.51 mi
Kilometers
422.47 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.3 mi
Kilometers
500.99 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Carnegie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carnegie
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carnegie
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 Carnegie
155.5 mi
02h 22m
To Abington
155.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    125 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    607 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Academy Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Academy Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh

    886 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1140 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.2 mi · 5 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carnegie 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
287 mi · 92%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
4.36 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi
PA 611
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

287 mi · 05h 12m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
262.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 22m from Carnegie
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carnegie 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 Carnegie to Abington?

The road trip is about 311.3 miles (501 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 155.5 miles from Carnegie and 155.8 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.86 one way or $89.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Carnegie 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 Carnegie and Abington. Straight-line distance: 262.51 mi (422.47 km).

Carnegie

#1 Carnegie

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,752
Coordinates40.4086800, -80.0833900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-80.083654, 40.408688)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.58 L · about $44.86
Round trip
$89.73
21.96 gal · 83.16 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.86 $89.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.50 $100.99
Premium $4.95 $54.39 $108.79
Diesel $5.98 $65.66 $131.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Carnegie and Abington. The current time is 22:50:28.

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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.