How far is Punxsutawney, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Punxsutawney, PA to Abington, PA is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.55 mi
04h 41m
Flight
210.15 mi
338.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.15 mi
Kilometers
338.2 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.55 mi
Kilometers
438.62 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Punxsutawney
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Punxsutawney
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Punxsutawney
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Punxsutawney
143.7 mi
02h 20m
To Abington
128.9 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Mahoning Street

    1007 ft · 22 sec · East Mahoning Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hampton Avenue

    1095 ft · 14 sec · Hampton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridge Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Ridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Blinker Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    175.3 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Punxsutawney and Abington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 64%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 27%
Ridge Avenue
13.4 mi · 5%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9.06 mi · 3%
Blinker Parkway
2.79 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
210.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 20m from Punxsutawney
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney to Abington?

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Punxsutawney and 128.9 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Punxsutawney and Mostly Sunny near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Punxsutawney and Abington. Straight-line distance: 210.15 mi (338.2 km).

Punxsutawney

#1 Punxsutawney

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,665
Coordinates40.9436800, -78.9708700
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.970895, 40.943753)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.41 L · about $39.31
Round trip
$78.61
19.24 gal · 72.82 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.31 $78.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.24 $88.48
Premium $4.95 $47.66 $95.31
Diesel $5.98 $57.53 $115.06

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Punxsutawney and Abington. The current time is 23:42:40.

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.