How far is Palmer, PA from Abington, PA?
The driving distance from Palmer, PA to Abington, PA is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Abington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Abington.
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Start on Tank Hill Road
48 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Turn right onto Palmer Road
2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Sr3013
159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Adah Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road
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Turn right onto Ralph Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Ralph Road
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Turn left onto Hartley Hill Road
1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road
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Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1533 ft · 31 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto New Salem Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · New Salem Road
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Continue on Front Street
820 ft · 16 sec · Front Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2171 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on New Salem Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · New Salem Road
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Turn right onto National Pike
3057 ft · 1 min · National Pike
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Take the exit left
1393 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit straight
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
253 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
3221 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road
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Continue on Easton Road
903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road
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Turn left onto West Moreland Road
1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Keith Road
39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Abington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
253 mi · 04h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Abington?
The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 150 miles from Palmer and 151 miles from Abington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.39 one way or $86.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmer and Mostly Sunny near Abington.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Abington. Straight-line distance: 254.47 mi (409.53 km).
#1 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abington
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 55,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.1206700, -75.1179500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.39 | $86.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.84 | $97.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.61 | $105.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.51 | $127.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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