Abington, PA to Bedford, PA is 201.4 miles and takes about 3h 46m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to its western part. It's a mostly highway route, making it an efficient option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. With a drive time under four hours and a low estimated fuel cost, this is a very manageable one-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.7 miles from Abington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
194.4 mi
3h 30m
Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi
7m
Business 220
1.9 mi
3m
Old York Road
0.5 mi
1m
North Richard Street
0.4 mi
1m
Virginia Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
East Pitt Street
0.1 mi
<1m
South Juliana Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 194.4 mi, about 3h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Bedford, PA.
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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
194 mi·3 hr 30 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Altoona, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right
166 ft·5 sec
Toward Bedford
10
Turn straight onto US 220 BUS
1.9 mi·3 min·Business 220
11
Continue on US 220 BUS
0.4 mi·1 min·North Richard Street
12
Turn right onto US 30 Business
0.1 mi·26 sec·East Pitt Street
13
Turn left onto South Juliana Street
110 ft·2 sec·South Juliana Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Juliana Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short, one-day drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic around Abington. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is nearly 200 miles, so plan for a fuel and rest stop before or after this segment, as there are limited services directly on the highway itself. Given the 3h 46m duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Bedford, as services can be more spaced out once you leave the main turnpike.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.7 miles from Abington, PA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.4 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 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.7 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bedford, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abington, PA
This is one driving day of about 201.4 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Abington, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 194.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 198.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Keith Road
Turn left onto Keith Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Susquehanna Road
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
Navigation decision point
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...
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4.2 mi into trip|~9m in|I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
198.6 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward Altoona, Johnstown
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 Altoona, Johnstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.11 one way
$64.23 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$35.54
$71.08
premium
$4.81
$38.12
$76.25
diesel
$4.80
$38.03
$76.06
Estimated Tolls: $25.27
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(194.4 mi)$25.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Tolls
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.4
0
$21.15
$9.67
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.62
$8.06
EV Truck/SUV
80.6
1
$28.20
$12.89
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Abington, PA
Morning
in Abington on Sunday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 5 to 10 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:54PM EDT until July 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 10:47PM EDT until July 18 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Bedford, PA
Morning
in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:54PM EDT until July 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 10:47PM EDT until July 18 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
68°F
Harrisburg, PA
101 mi in
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
4 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
3h 46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 118.1
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...
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...
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...
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 76.4
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 27.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 97% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, covering a continuous stretch of 194.4 miles. After the Turnpike, you'll transition to Susquehanna Road and Business 220 for the final few miles, experiencing a change from highway speeds to more typical surface road conditions with likely more frequent intersections and local traffic. Expect a consistent driving experience for most of the trip.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 194.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Susquehanna Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Keith Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 46m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Keith Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Susquehanna Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The longest stretch is about 194.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $25.27 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.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Keith Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Susquehanna Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Bedford, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
