How far is Folcroft, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Folcroft, PA to Abington, PA is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
38.57 mi
00h 48m
Flight
18.14 mi
29.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.07 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Folcroft
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Folcroft
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Abington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Folcroft
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
Tioga
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Folcroft
12.5 mi
00h 24m
To Abington
26.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Folcroft and Abington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delmar Drive

    2651 ft · 1 min · Delmar Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Hook Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South 84th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bartram Avenue

    1793 ft · 50 sec · Bartram Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Island Avenue

    1939 ft · 49 sec · Island Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Penrose Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Penrose Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 26th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Roosevelt Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street

    756 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Saint Lukes Street

    1033 ft · 31 sec · Saint Lukes Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broad Street

    1199 ft · 40 sec · North Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue

    2953 ft · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ogontz Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Washington Lane

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Washington Lane

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Old York Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Old York Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Keith Road

    26 m · 5 sec · Keith Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
6.84 mi · 18%
Ogontz Avenue
2.94 mi · 8%
Penrose Avenue
2.42 mi · 6%
East Washington Lane
2.4 mi · 6%
Roosevelt Expressway
2.31 mi · 6%
Old York Road
2.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

6.84 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tioga
00h 24m from Folcroft
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Folcroft 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 Folcroft to Abington?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Tioga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Folcroft and 26.1 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tioga

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tioga and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 3.4 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tioga.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

2 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

10 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Folcroft and Abington. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.19 km).

Folcroft

#1 Folcroft

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,635
Coordinates39.8909500, -75.2838000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Delmar Drive (-75.283961, 39.891053)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 Folcroft and Abington. The current time is 22:49:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.