How far is Fox Chapel, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Fox Chapel, PA to Abington, PA is about 305.7 miles (492 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
305.68 mi
04h 54m
Flight
252.3 mi
406.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.3 mi
Kilometers
406.03 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.68 mi
Kilometers
491.95 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Fox Chapel
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Chapel
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Abington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Chapel
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Fox Chapel
152.7 mi
02h 27m
To Abington
153 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
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 Fox Chapel and Abington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Chapel and Abington.

  1. 1

    Start on Field Club Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Field Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Powers Run Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Powers Run Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    296.2 mi · 5 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Chapel 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 97%
Freeport Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi
Field Club Road
1.05 mi
Powers Run Road
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

296 mi · 05h 22m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
252.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 27m from Fox Chapel
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fox Chapel 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 Fox Chapel to Abington?

The road trip is about 305.7 miles (492 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Fox Chapel and 153 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.09 one way or $88.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fox Chapel and Mostly Sunny near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Chapel and Abington. Straight-line distance: 252.3 mi (406.03 km).

Fox Chapel

#1 Fox Chapel

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,056
Coordinates40.5134000, -79.8797700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Field Club Road (-79.879988, 40.513769)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.79 gal
40.83 L · about $44.09
Round trip
$88.18
21.58 gal · 81.66 L
Estimated CO2
95.9 kg one way
Round trip: 191.8 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.09 $88.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.62 $99.25
Premium $4.95 $53.45 $106.91
Diesel $5.98 $64.52 $129.05

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 Fox Chapel and Abington. The current time is 00:24:12.

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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.