How far is Charlestown, PA from Abington, PA?
The driving distance from Charlestown, PA to Abington, PA is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Abington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Abington.
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Start on Buchanan Trail West
3119 ft · 1 min · Buchanan Trail West
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Turn sharp right onto Mountain Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Loudon Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fort Loudon Road
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Continue on Path Valley Road
14.3 mi · 25 min · Path Valley Road
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Turn left onto Willow Hill Interchange
1495 ft · 30 sec · Willow Hill Interchange
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP
934 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
153.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
3221 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road
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Continue on Easton Road
903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road
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Turn left onto West Moreland Road
1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Keith Road
39 m · 9 sec · Keith Road
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Abington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
154 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlestown 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 Charlestown to Abington?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Charlestown and 89 miles from Abington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlestown and Rain Showers near Abington.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Abington. Straight-line distance: 150.17 mi (241.68 km).
#1 Charlestown
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,328 |
| Coordinates | 39.8600900, -77.9344400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abington
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 55,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.1206700, -75.1179500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $4.09 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.84 | $57.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.06 | $62.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.49 | $74.99 |
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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