How far is Manchester, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Manchester, PA to Abington, PA is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
307.68 mi
04h 55m
Flight
259.35 mi
417.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.35 mi
Kilometers
417.38 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.68 mi
Kilometers
495.17 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-18T00:32
Arrive Abington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
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 Manchester
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 Manchester
153.7 mi
02h 27m
To Abington
154 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Manchester and Abington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Allegheny Avenue

    2074 ft · 59 sec · Allegheny Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Avenue

    76 m · 7 sec · Ridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville

    1337 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh

    596 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

    952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.2 mi · 5 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
287 mi · 93%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 4%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi
Ridge Avenue
0.71 mi
PA 611
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

287 mi · 05h 12m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
259.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 27m from Manchester
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester 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 Manchester to Abington?

The road trip is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 153.7 miles from Manchester and 154 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 $44.37 one way or $88.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manchester 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 Manchester and Abington. Straight-line distance: 259.35 mi (417.38 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population2,766
Coordinates40.4550700, -80.0197800
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Allegheny Avenue (-80.020033, 40.455024)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.1 L · about $44.37
Round trip
$88.75
21.72 gal · 82.2 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.37 $88.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.95 $99.89
Premium $4.95 $53.80 $107.60
Diesel $5.98 $64.94 $129.89

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 Manchester and Abington. The current time is 00:32:39.

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.