How far is Ephrata, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Ephrata, PA to Abington, PA is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.33 mi
01h 14m
Flight
56.18 mi
90.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.18 mi
Kilometers
90.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.33 mi
Kilometers
109.97 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Ephrata
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ephrata
2026-04-19T07:31
Arrive Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ephrata
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Ephrata
34.1 mi
00h 37m
To Abington
34.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    56.1 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ephrata 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
56.1 mi · 82%
West Main Street
6.87 mi · 10%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 2%
Old York Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
PA 611
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 37m from Ephrata
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ephrata 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 Ephrata to Abington?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Ephrata and 34.2 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ephrata and Rain Showers near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ephrata and Abington. Straight-line distance: 56.18 mi (90.41 km).

Ephrata

#1 Ephrata

City of the state Washington, United States

Population13,801
Coordinates40.1798200, -76.1788400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.178912, 40.179754)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ephrata and Abington. The current time is 07:31:46.

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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.