How far is Penn Hills, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Abington, PA is about 301.6 miles (485.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.53 mi
04h 38m
Flight
250.1 mi
402.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.1 mi
Kilometers
402.5 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.53 mi
Kilometers
485.27 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Fri, Nov 6, 8:31 PM EST
Return by in Penn Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 1:10 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-11-06T15:53
Arrive Abington
Fri, Nov 6, 8:31 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
9:00 PM EST
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 Penn Hills
150.2 mi
02h 19m
To Abington
151.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Abington.

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Verona Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 14 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

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

    1317 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.2 mi · 5 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
287 mi · 95%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 2%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Beulah Road
1.49 mi
Old York Road
1.29 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
250.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 19m from Penn Hills
Leave By
7:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Penn Hills and Rain Showers near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Abington?

The road trip is about 301.6 miles (485.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Penn Hills and 151.3 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.84 one way or $93.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Penn Hills and Rain Showers 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 Penn Hills and Abington. Straight-line distance: 250.1 mi (402.5 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.28 L · about $46.84
Round trip
$93.67
21.28 gal · 80.56 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $46.84 $93.67
Mid-grade $4.82 $51.32 $102.63
Premium $5.27 $56.12 $112.23
Diesel $6.58 $70.03 $140.06

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Abington. The current time is 15:53:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.