How far is Red Lion, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Red Lion, PA to Abington, PA is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.83 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.22 mi
55.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.22 mi
Kilometers
55.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.83 mi
Kilometers
76.98 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Lion
2026-04-18T13:05
Arrive Abington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Lion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Red Lion
23.9 mi
00h 29m
To Abington
23.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Red Lion and Abington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Lion and Abington.

  1. 1

    Start on Conservatory Road

    7 m · 5 sec · Conservatory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wilmington Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wilmington Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
18.2 mi · 38%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16.2 mi · 34%
Street Road
6.38 mi · 13%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 3%
Wilmington Pike
1.53 mi · 3%
Old York Road
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown

18.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 29m from Red Lion
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Lion 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 Red Lion to Abington?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Red Lion and 23.9 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Lion and Mostly Sunny near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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 Chesterbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Lion and Abington. Straight-line distance: 34.22 mi (55.07 km).

Red Lion

#1 Red Lion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,309
Coordinates39.8781700, -75.6816000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Conservatory Road (-75.681543, 39.878173)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 Red Lion and Abington. The current time is 13:05:27.

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.