How far is Crafton, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Crafton, PA to Abington, PA is about 310.4 miles (499.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
310.44 mi
05h 00m
Flight
261.7 mi
421.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.7 mi
Kilometers
421.17 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.44 mi
Kilometers
499.6 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Crafton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crafton
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crafton
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 Crafton
155.4 mi
02h 30m
To Abington
155 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stotz Avenue

    114 m · 11 sec · Stotz Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bradford Avenue

    51 m · 6 sec · Bradford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Noble Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Crafton Boulevard

    795 ft · 14 sec · Crafton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baldwick Road

    3025 ft · 54 sec · Baldwick Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    1041 ft · 21 sec · Noblestown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Poplar Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    666 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

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

    1317 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.2 mi · 5 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crafton 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
287 mi · 93%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.85 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi
Poplar Street
0.68 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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
261.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 30m from Crafton
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crafton and Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 155.4 miles from Crafton and 155 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.78 one way or $89.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crafton and Sunny 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 Crafton and Abington. Straight-line distance: 261.7 mi (421.17 km).

Crafton

#1 Crafton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,731
Coordinates40.4350700, -80.0661700
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 60 (-80.066178, 40.435056)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.96 gal
41.47 L · about $44.78
Round trip
$89.57
21.92 gal · 82.94 L
Estimated CO2
97.4 kg one way
Round trip: 194.8 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.78 $89.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.41 $100.81
Premium $4.95 $54.30 $108.59
Diesel $5.98 $65.54 $131.08

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 Crafton and Abington. The current time is 01:52:32.

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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.