How far is Lewistown, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Lewistown, PA to Abington, PA is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
164.45 mi
02h 37m
Flight
133.33 mi
214.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.33 mi
Kilometers
214.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.45 mi
Kilometers
264.65 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Tue, May 5, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Lewistown
Tue, May 5, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewistown
2026-05-04T23:15
Arrive Abington
Tue, May 5, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewistown
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Lewistown
82 mi
01h 18m
To Abington
82.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    36 m · 12 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Dorcas Street

    150 m · 12 sec · South Dorcas Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    1783 ft · 58 sec · East Water Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lewistown Narrows

    51.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Lewistown Narrows

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewistown 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
95.1 mi · 58%
Lewistown Narrows
51.2 mi · 31%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.78 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

95.1 mi · 01h 42m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 18m from Lewistown
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewistown and Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewistown to Abington?

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Lewistown and 82.5 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.70 one way or $47.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Abington. Straight-line distance: 133.33 mi (214.57 km).

Lewistown

#1 Lewistown

City in Montana, United States

Population8,085
Coordinates40.5992400, -77.5713800
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-77.571424, 40.599308)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.97 L · about $23.70
Round trip
$47.40
11.6 gal · 43.94 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.70 $47.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.67 $53.35
Premium $4.95 $28.73 $57.47
Diesel $5.98 $34.68 $69.37

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewistown and Abington. The current time is 23:15:48.

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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.