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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Forrest Avenue
3270 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue
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Continue on East Forrest Avenue
114 m · 17 sec · East Forrest Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 83 North: York
1147 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 462
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on North Hills Road
1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
56.1 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
3221 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road
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Continue on Easton Road
903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road
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Turn left onto West Moreland Road
1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Keith Road
39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury and Abington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Abington. Straight-line distance: 86.23 mi (138.77 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.7687100, -76.6796900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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