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Trip from Abington, PA to Bangor, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Abington, PA, PA

Abington, PA

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borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Bangor, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Abington, PA to Bangor, PA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 78, North West End Boulevard, Sellersville Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on I 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33 miles from Abington, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 78 10.2 mi 11m
North West End Boulevard 8.7 mi 14m
Sellersville Bypass 8.2 mi 11m
PA-33 8.1 mi 9m
Bethlehem Pike 7.9 mi 13m
Welsh Road 6.1 mi 11m
Bangor Road 4.8 mi 8m
South West End Boulevard 2.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 78 — 10.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Bangor, PA.

1

Start on this road

19 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Keith Road

85 ft · 7 sec · Keith Road
3

Turn right onto PA 611

1.3 mi · 2 min · Old York Road
4

Turn left onto PA 63

1.4 mi · 3 min · Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on PA 63

6.1 mi · 11 min · Welsh Road
6

Turn right onto PA 309

7.9 mi · 13 min · Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on PA 309

8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on PA 309

2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
9

Continue on PA 309

8.7 mi · 14 min · North West End Boulevard
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
11

Merge onto I 78

10 mi · 11 min · I 78
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 71 Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on PA 33

0.4 mi · 25 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
14

Continue on PA 33

8.1 mi · 9 min · PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn right onto PA 191

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Industrial Boulevard
17

Turn left onto PA 191

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
18

Continue on PA 191

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Sullivan Trail
19

Turn right onto PA 191

4.8 mi · 8 min · Bangor Road
20

Continue on PA 191

2.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard
21

Continue on PA 191

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 1st Street
22

Arrive at destination

PA 191

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Abington, PA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Abington, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Abington, PA

This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Abington, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 78 for about 10.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perkasie, PA

33 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

Lansdale, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bethlehem, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

309 Truck Stop

0 mi from route

Amazing Escape Room Montgomeryville

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.1

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–11 pm

+12672228186

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.7

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Lake Lenape Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18.8

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12152575065

Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 4.7

Horsham, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+12156722277

Visit website

Kohler Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 9.4

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12156433131

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.4

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

The Sellersville Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 23.5

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12152575253

Visit website

Peace Valley Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 14.1

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

+12157570571

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 56.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 63 / Moreland Road

Turn left onto PA 63 / Moreland Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
8.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike

Turn right onto PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
37 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 78

Merge onto I 78

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
47.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 71 Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
7
56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor

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 PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.93 one way

$21.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.97 $23.93
premium $4.93 $12.78 $25.56
diesel $5.61 $14.55 $29.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Abington, PA

Afternoon in Abington on Sunday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bangor, PA

Afternoon in Bangor on Sunday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 44m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $1
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 9.1
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

23 mi from route ~56 min detour $10 near mile 65.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

65.9 mi in 1h 44m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on I 78.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near PA 63 / Moreland Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (PA 63 / Moreland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles (I 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Bangor, PA

Full guide →

Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on I 78. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Bangor, 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 1.3 miles (PA 63 / Moreland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles (I 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bangor, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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