How far is Swissvale, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Swissvale, PA to Abington, PA is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.26 mi
04h 46m
Flight
252.03 mi
405.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.03 mi
Kilometers
405.6 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.26 mi
Kilometers
483.22 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Swissvale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swissvale
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swissvale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Swissvale
150 mi
02h 23m
To Abington
150.2 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
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 Swissvale and Abington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · Columbia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Westmoreland Avenue

    995 ft · 49 sec · Westmoreland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Braddock Avenue

    156 m · 21 sec · South Braddock Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Braddock Avenue

    2057 ft · 52 sec · South Braddock Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    962 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.2 mi · 5 hr 12 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 Swissvale and Abington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
287 mi · 96%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.65 mi · 3%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi
PA 611
0.61 mi
South Braddock Avenue
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

287 mi · 05h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
252 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 23m from Swissvale
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Swissvale and Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150 miles from Swissvale and 150.2 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 252 miles (405.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.31 one way or $86.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swissvale and Abington. Straight-line distance: 252.03 mi (405.6 km).

Swissvale

#1 Swissvale

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population8,590
Coordinates40.4236800, -79.8828300
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Avenue (-79.882842, 40.423652)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.11 L · about $43.31
Round trip
$86.62
21.2 gal · 80.22 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.31 $86.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.75 $97.50
Premium $4.95 $52.51 $105.02
Diesel $5.98 $63.39 $126.78

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 Swissvale and Abington. The current time is 06:45:13.

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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.