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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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Patton Alley
60 m · 16 sec · Patton Alley
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Turn right onto North Church Street
971 ft · 52 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Turn straight onto Paoli Pike
698 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Paoli Pike
2981 ft · 1 min · Paoli Pike
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Take the ramp left toward US 202 North, US 322 West
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass
15.6 mi · 21 min · West Chester Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
1814 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
1255 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
16.2 mi · 17 min · 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 · 9 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 West Chester and Abington.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Abington. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.34 km).
#1 West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 20,048 |
| Coordinates | 39.9609700, -75.6080400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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