Road Trips from Abington, PA
From Abington, PA, you can take off in a few different directions. If you're looking for something close, there are several destinations under two hours with good drive scores, often featuring parks like Valley Forge or Independence National Historical Park. For longer excursions, you can reach places over 300 miles away, offering varied driving experiences. The options include drives that are highway-focused, mixed, or more local and turn-heavy, with parks frequently accessible.
Total Routes
27
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
20
Under 2 hours
13 total in this range
Bethel, PA
1h 51m72.7 mi one way
This 1.9-hour drive to Bethel offers a mixed terrain experience with a high drive score of 9. It's a solid choice if you want access to parks such as Valley Forge or Independence National Historical Park, and it's a bit longer than the 1-hour trip to Honey Brook.
Honey Brook, PA
1h 7m52.2 mi one way
This 1.1-hour drive to Honey Brook is the shortest option for a highway-focused route, with a drive score of 8. It's a good pick if you want to get out quickly and have access to nearby parks like Valley Forge.
Bensalem, PA
22m14.7 mi one way
For a very short trip, Bensalem is only 0.4 hours away. This mixed drive has a score of 8 and is close to parks like Independence National Historical Park. It's significantly closer than any other option.
Weisenberg, PA
1h 13m56.8 mi one way
Weisenberg is a 1.2-hour drive with a drive score of 8, featuring a highway-focused route. It’s a good option if you want a bit more driving than the Honey Brook trip, and it also offers park access.
Limerick, PA
50m34.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Bushkill, PA
2h 20m91.9 mi one way
Bushkill is a longer drive at 2.3 hours, covering 91.9 miles with a drive score of 9. This mixed drive route provides access to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, differentiating it from many closer options.
Silver Spring, PA
2h 52m105.5 mi one way
This 2.9-hour drive to Silver Spring is a longer option with a high drive score of 9, characterized by a turn-heavy local route. It offers park access, including the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Delaware, PA
2h 33m98.7 mi one way
Delaware, PA is a 2.6-hour drive, covering 98.7 miles with a drive score of 9. This mixed drive route offers access to parks such as the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, making it a good choice for exploring further afield.
Charlestown, PA
3h 28m174.9 mi one way
Charlestown, PA is the longest option at 3.5 hours and 174.9 miles, with a drive score of 8. This highway-focused route is notable for including access to Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, in addition to Valley Forge and Independence National Historical Park.
Lehman, PA
2h 27m111.3 mi one way
Lehman, PA is a 2.5-hour drive, offering a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8. It's a longer trip than those under two hours and provides access to popular parks like Valley Forge.
Weekend trip
8 total in this range
Warren, PA
6h 35m321.9 mi one way
Warren, PA is the longest drive at 6.6 hours and 321.9 miles, with a drive score of 9. This mixed drive is the most extensive option available and includes access to Valley Forge and Independence National Historical Park.
Uniontown, PA
5h 26m283.1 mi one way
Newtown, PA
5h 56m305.6 mi one way
This 5.9-hour drive to Newtown, PA is the second longest option, covering 305.6 miles with a drive score of 8. It's a highway-focused route and offers access to Flight 93 National Memorial, alongside Valley Forge and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
Greensburg, PA
5h 15m276.9 mi one way
Penn, PA
5h 17m281.8 mi one way
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Bethel, PA
1h 51m72.7 mi one way
Bushkill, PA
2h 20m91.9 mi one way
Silver Spring, PA
2h 52m105.5 mi one way
Warren, PA
6h 35m321.9 mi one way
Warren, PA
6h 35m321.9 mi one way
Delaware, PA
2h 33m98.7 mi one way
Uniontown, PA
5h 26m283.1 mi one way
Newtown, PA
5h 56m305.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The availability of parks like Valley Forge and Independence National Historical Park makes spring a good time for drives under two hours, taking advantage of mixed terrain routes.
Summer
Longer drives to places like Bushkill or Delaware, PA, become appealing in summer, especially with access to areas like the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Fall
Mixed drive routes with high drive scores, such as the trip to Bethel, PA, are excellent in fall, with the potential for park visits.
Winter
Shorter, highway-focused drives like the one to Honey Brook offer a quick escape, with nearby historical parks remaining accessible.
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