How far is Dickinson, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Dickinson, PA to Abington, PA is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.18 mi
02h 12m
Flight
117.14 mi
188.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.14 mi
Kilometers
188.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.18 mi
Kilometers
223.99 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Tue, Apr 21, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Dickinson
Tue, Apr 21, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-21T04:37
Arrive Abington
Tue, Apr 21, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickinson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Dickinson
68.2 mi
01h 06m
To Abington
71 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    991 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    116.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
116 mi · 84%
Centerville Road
9.85 mi · 7%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Walnut Bottom Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

116 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 06m from Dickinson
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dickinson and Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Dickinson and 71 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dickinson and Sunny near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Clay

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clay, 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 Clay.

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Abington. Straight-line distance: 117.14 mi (188.52 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.1134200, -77.3349800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Bottom Road (-77.335031, 40.113487)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.58 $45.16
Premium $4.95 $24.32 $48.65
Diesel $5.98 $29.36 $58.72

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Dickinson and Abington. The current time is 04:37:11.

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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.