How far is Waynesboro, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Waynesboro, PA to Abington, PA is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.87 mi
02h 48m
Flight
132.72 mi
213.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.72 mi
Kilometers
213.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.87 mi
Kilometers
278.21 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesboro
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
Colebrook
PA

Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Waynesboro
83.6 mi
01h 24m
To Abington
89.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East

  3. 3

    Continue on Waynesboro Pike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Waynesboro Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road

    124 m · 12 sec · Tract Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boyle Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Boyle Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Emmitsburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1592 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    106.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · 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 Waynesboro 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
107 mi · 62%
Emmitsburg Road
38.7 mi · 22%
Waynesboro Pike
6.11 mi · 4%
Buchanan Trail East
5.61 mi · 3%
Boyle Road
2.3 mi · 1%
West Main Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

107 mi · 01h 54m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
01h 24m from Waynesboro
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waynesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Waynesboro and 89.2 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

13 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

14 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

27 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Abington. Straight-line distance: 132.72 mi (213.6 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population10,906
Coordinates39.7559300, -77.5777700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-77.577891, 39.755806)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.09 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.85
12.2 gal · 46.18 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.92 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.05 $56.11
Premium $4.95 $30.22 $60.44
Diesel $5.98 $36.48 $72.96

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 Waynesboro and Abington. The current time is 23:05:01.

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.