How far is West Chester, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from West Chester, PA to Abington, PA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
39.53 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.17 mi
45.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.61 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Abington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
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
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From West Chester
19.6 mi
00h 24m
To Abington
19.9 mi
00h 24m

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
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 West Chester and Abington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Abington.

  1. 1

    Start on Patton Alley

    60 m · 16 sec · Patton Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    971 ft · 52 sec · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Paoli Pike

    698 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Paoli Pike

    2981 ft · 1 min · Paoli Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 202 North, US 322 West

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    15.6 mi · 21 min · West Chester Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    16.2 mi · 17 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 · 9 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 West Chester 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16.2 mi · 41%
West Chester Bypass
15.6 mi · 39%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 4%
Old York Road
1.29 mi · 3%
West Market Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Paoli Pike
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

16.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 24m from West Chester
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Abington?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from West Chester and 19.9 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Abington. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.34 km).

West Chester

#1 West Chester

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population20,048
Coordinates39.9609700, -75.6080400
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: West Evans Street (-75.608153, 39.961116)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 West Chester and Abington. The current time is 00:40:01.

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.