Abington, PA to Carnegie, PA is 308.4 miles and takes about 5h 49m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward cross-state drive. You'll be spending the vast majority of your time on the highway, so expect consistent travel conditions. With a drive time under six hours and a low estimated fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
154.2 miles from Abington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283.9 mi
5h 8m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
18.8 mi
26m
Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi
7m
Old York Road
0.5 mi
1m
Virginia Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Jane Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Chestnut Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 283.9 mi, about 5h 8m
Traffic on I-376
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,243 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~204 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Carnegie, PA.
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Start on this road
19 ft·6 sec·this road
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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
284 mi·5 hr 8 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
10
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
11
Merge onto I 376; US 22
19 mi·26 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 65Toward PA 50: Carnegie, HeidelbergUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward CarnegieUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Continue on Jane Street
444 ft·23 sec·Jane Street
15
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
385 ft·11 sec·Chestnut Street
16
Turn right onto PA 50
409 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
17
Turn left onto PA 50; Yellow Belt
265 ft·9 sec·Washington Avenue
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Arrive at destination
PA 50; Yellow Belt
Trip Plan
For this 5h 49m drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Carnegie before evening. The route is mostly highway, so you can cover significant ground quickly. Plan for one stop to refuel and stretch, as the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is 283.9 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to your destination, and consider using the estimated $52 fuel budget for a smooth trip. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility in your departure time.
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 154.2 miles from Abington, PA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.9 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 68 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.2 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carnegie, 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 308.4 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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 283.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 288 and 307.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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288 mi into trip|~5h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
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 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
6
288.6 mi into trip|~5h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West:...
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288.8 mi into trip|~5h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
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307.7 mi into trip|~5h 47m in
Take the exit toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
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 65
Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
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307.9 mi into trip|~5h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Carnegie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Carnegie
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.27 one way
$108.55 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$59.35
$118.70
premium
$5.23
$63.45
$126.91
diesel
$6.18
$75.02
$150.05
Estimated Tolls: $36.90
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(283.9 mi)$36.90
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
$54
Tolls
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$116–$141
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.5
1
$32.38
$14.80
Efficient EV
77.1
0
$26.99
$12.34
EV Truck/SUV
123.4
1
$43.18
$19.74
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Abington, PA
Afternoon
in Abington on Saturday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Chance Rain Showers
N 15 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Carnegie, PA
Afternoon
in Carnegie on Saturday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
N 9 to 14 mph23% chanceLive forecast
40°F
King, PA
154 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
5 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
5h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
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...
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 223.3
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 74.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway cruising, with 98% of the 308.4 miles on major roads. The longest stretch without exiting is 283.9 miles, all on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll transition to Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and then Susquehanna Road for the final miles, experiencing a change from consistent highway travel to more local roads as you approach your destination. Expect dense exit activity as you get closer to the Pittsburgh area.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 288 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 308.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 288 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,297 ft269 ft
Total Climb
2,797 ft
Total Descent
2,367 ft
Highest Point
2,297 ft
~242.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,028 ft
Notable High Points
1,821 ft at ~176.2 miles+617 ft prominence
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 Carnegie, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Pittsburgh.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 308.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 283.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $36.90 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 20 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.
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 Carnegie, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 288 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Carnegie, PA before the return drive.
