How far is Frankstown, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Frankstown, PA to Abington, PA is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
234.31 mi
03h 38m
Flight
172.05 mi
276.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.05 mi
Kilometers
276.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.31 mi
Kilometers
377.08 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Frankstown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankstown
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankstown
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Frankstown
117.1 mi
01h 49m
To Abington
117.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
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 Frankstown and Abington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    16 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Blair Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Blair Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    112 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Charger Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Charger Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodbury Pike

    1044 ft · 20 sec · Woodbury Pike

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    797 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    197.7 mi · 3 hr 34 min · 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 · 7 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 Frankstown 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
198 mi · 84%
Woodbury Pike
23.4 mi · 10%
Charger Highway
5.08 mi · 2%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

198 mi · 03h 34m

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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 49m from Frankstown
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Frankstown 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 Frankstown to Abington?

The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Frankstown and 117.3 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.79 one way or $67.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankstown and Abington. Straight-line distance: 172.05 mi (276.89 km).

Frankstown

#1 Frankstown

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Population7,193
Coordinates40.4439600, -78.3547400
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-78.354736, 40.443963)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.3 L · about $33.79
Round trip
$67.58
16.54 gal · 62.6 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.79 $67.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.03 $76.07
Premium $4.95 $40.97 $81.94
Diesel $5.98 $49.45 $98.91

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 Frankstown and Abington. The current time is 22:49:53.

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.