How far is Skippack, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Skippack, PA to Abington, PA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.47 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.42 mi
26.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.42 mi
Kilometers
26.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.47 mi
Kilometers
44.21 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Skippack
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skippack
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Skippack
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Blue Bell
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From Skippack
9.3 mi
00h 17m
To Abington
18.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Skippack Pike

    12 mi · 22 min · Skippack Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike

    1084 ft · 31 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Church Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Willow Grove Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Willow Grove Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Limekiln Pike

    616 ft · 23 sec · Limekiln Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Edge Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Edge Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jenkintown Road

    97 m · 17 sec · Jenkintown Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tyson Avenue

    76 m · 9 sec · Tyson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Edge Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Edge Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Road

    3219 ft · 1 min · Susquehanna Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    2527 ft · 1 min · Old York Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Keith Road

    26 m · 5 sec · Keith Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skippack Pike
12 mi · 44%
Church Road
2.5 mi · 9%
Edge Hill Road
1.88 mi · 7%
Willow Grove Avenue
0.81 mi · 3%
Susquehanna Road
0.61 mi · 2%
Old York Road
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Skippack Pike

Start on Skippack Pike

12 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Bell
00h 17m from Skippack
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Skippack and Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Skippack to Abington?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Skippack and 18.1 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Skippack and Sunny near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell

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 Blue Bell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.3 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.

RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

22 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

23 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skippack and Abington. Straight-line distance: 16.42 mi (26.43 km).

Skippack

#1 Skippack

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population14,554
Coordinates40.2228800, -75.3987900
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Skippack Pike (-75.398755, 40.223077)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.93
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.96 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.46 $8.92
Premium $4.95 $4.81 $9.61
Diesel $5.98 $5.80 $11.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Skippack and Abington. The current time is 03:21:18.

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.