How far is Ridley Park, PA from Abington, PA?
The driving distance from Ridley Park, PA to Abington, PA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridley Park and Abington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridley Park and Abington.
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Start on East Ward Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · East Ward Avenue
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Continue on East Ward Avenue
82 m · 12 sec · East Ward Avenue
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Continue on East Sellers Avenue
928 ft · 30 sec · East Sellers Avenue
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Turn left onto North Swarthmore Avenue
741 ft · 20 sec · North Swarthmore Avenue
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
1719 ft · 46 sec · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
1540 ft · 38 sec · South Stewart Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
1062 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Penrose Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue
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Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard
1247 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Roosevelt Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street
756 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Saint Lukes Street
1033 ft · 31 sec · Saint Lukes Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broad Street
1199 ft · 40 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
2953 ft · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Washington Lane
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Washington Lane
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Merge slight right onto Old York Road
2 mi · 5 min · Old York Road
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Turn right onto Keith Road
26 m · 5 sec · Keith Road
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridley Park and Abington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
6.84 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridley Park to Abington?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Ridley Park and 21.4 miles from Abington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Philadelphia.
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridley Park and Abington. Straight-line distance: 19.81 mi (31.88 km).
#1 Ridley Park
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,067 |
| Coordinates | 39.8812200, -75.3238000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
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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