How far is Lower Gwynedd, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Lower Gwynedd, PA to Abington, PA is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.05 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.31 mi
11.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.31 mi
Kilometers
11.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.05 mi
Kilometers
14.57 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Lower Gwynedd
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Gwynedd
2026-05-12T21:01
Arrive Abington
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lower Gwynedd
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Horsham
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Lower Gwynedd
4.5 mi
00h 11m
To Abington
4.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Gwynedd and Abington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Penllyn Pike

    2496 ft · 57 sec · Penllyn Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike

    146 m · 18 sec · North Bethlehem Pike

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Norristown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Norristown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Welsh Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Welsh Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Moreland Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Moreland Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lower Gwynedd 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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Welsh Road
3.13 mi · 35%
Norristown Road
2.6 mi · 29%
West Moreland Road
1.41 mi · 16%
Old York Road
1.29 mi · 14%
Penllyn Pike
0.47 mi · 5%
North Bethlehem Pike
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Welsh Road

Turn right onto Welsh Road

3.13 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horsham
00h 11m from Lower Gwynedd
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lower Gwynedd and Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lower Gwynedd to Abington?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Horsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Lower Gwynedd and 4.5 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lower Gwynedd and Sunny near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Horsham

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 Horsham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 14.8 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 14.7 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 14.9 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station
Philadelphia City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Philadelphia City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.5/5 889 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

19 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

23 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Gwynedd and Abington. Straight-line distance: 7.31 mi (11.76 km).

Lower Gwynedd

#1 Lower Gwynedd

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population11,531
Coordinates40.1792300, -75.2331700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.233242, 40.179191)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.62
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.31 $2.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.47 $2.94
Premium $4.95 $1.59 $3.17
Diesel $5.98 $1.91 $3.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lower Gwynedd and Abington. The current time is 21:01:13.

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.