How far is Forest Hills, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Forest Hills, PA to Abington, PA is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
104.75 mi
01h 52m
Flight
80.06 mi
128.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.06 mi
Kilometers
128.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.75 mi
Kilometers
168.58 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:50 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-04-18T01:57
Arrive Abington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hills
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Forest Hills
52.3 mi
00h 56m
To Abington
52.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Abington.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Hills Road

    1437 ft · 54 sec · Forest Hills Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Prospect Street

    1867 ft · 1 min · East Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Freysville Road

    1237 ft · 40 sec · Freysville Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Freysville Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Freysville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Frysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Frysville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Kreutz Creek Road

    1147 ft · 21 sec · Kreutz Creek Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    56.1 mi · 1 hr · 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 · 9 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 Forest Hills 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
56.1 mi · 54%
US 30 East
18.2 mi · 17%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 15%
Freysville Road
5.12 mi · 5%
Frysville Road
1.68 mi · 2%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 2%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
00h 56m from Forest Hills
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Mostly Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Abington?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Forest Hills and 52.4 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Hills and Mostly Sunny near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

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Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Abington. Straight-line distance: 80.06 mi (128.85 km).

Forest Hills

#1 Forest Hills

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population6,256
Coordinates39.8870400, -76.5996900
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Hills Road (-76.599697, 39.887047)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.02 $34.03
Premium $4.95 $18.33 $36.66
Diesel $5.98 $22.13 $44.25

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hills and Abington. The current time is 01:57:26.

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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.