Origin
Abington, PA
Late night in Abington on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abington, PA to Aston, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Aston, PA
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Trip Overview
Abington, PA to Aston, PA is 33.4 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Media Bypass, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a primarily highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward drive. Given its short duration and highway nature, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a simple relocation without needing extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| Media Bypass | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Susquehanna Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| South Pennell Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Convent Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old York Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 14.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Aston, PA.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Keith Road
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Keith Road
3
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
4
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Susquehanna Road
5
Turn left onto Virginia Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Virginia Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
10
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 476
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Lima, Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 1 South: Lima
15
Merge onto US 1
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Media Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 452
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pennell Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Glendale Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Glendale Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Legion Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Legion Road
20
Continue on Convent Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Convent Road
21
Turn right onto Aston Mills Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Aston Mills Road
22
Arrive at destination
Aston Mills Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Abington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley...
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
25 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Lima, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Lima, Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(5.8 mi)
$0.75
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aston, PA
Late night in Aston on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll experience stretches of uninterrupted driving, including a notable 14.5-mile segment on the Mid-County Expressway. The journey is characterized by the efficiency of modern roadways, designed for steady travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. While predominantly highway, the exact feel can shift slightly as you transition between the Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Media Bypass, but the overall pace remains brisk.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Abington, PA and Aston, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll West: Valley Forge, Allentown, Chester and Springfield.
Patp Toll West: Valley Forge
3.8 mi in
|
~8m
Allentown
9.5 mi in
|
~15m
Chester
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
Springfield
25 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.75 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aston, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aston, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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