How far is Shrewsbury, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, PA to Abington, PA is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.58 mi
01h 57m
Flight
86.23 mi
138.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.23 mi
Kilometers
138.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.58 mi
Kilometers
187.62 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Shrewsbury
58.2 mi
00h 58m
To Abington
58.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Forrest Avenue

    3270 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Forrest Avenue

    114 m · 17 sec · East Forrest Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 83 North: York

    1147 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    56.1 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    3221 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
56.1 mi · 48%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 14%
I 83 North
14.9 mi · 13%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 58m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Abington?

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Shrewsbury and 58.3 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Shrewsbury and Rain Showers near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

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Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Abington. Straight-line distance: 86.23 mi (138.77 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,847
Coordinates39.7687100, -76.6796900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: East Forrest Avenue (-76.679722, 39.768841)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.95 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $5.98 $24.58 $49.16

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 Shrewsbury and Abington. The current time is 04:27:30.

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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.