This Pennsylvania road trip covers 276.9 miles from Abington to Greensburg, with an estimated driving time of 5 hours and 15 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that’s easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $46, it’s an economical option for a quick getaway. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 119, offering a direct path through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. This drive is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss on your way to Greensburg.
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
138.4 miles from Abington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
265.1 mi
4h 48m
US 119
3.7 mi
8m
Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi
7m
Broad Street
1 mi
2m
Old York Road
0.5 mi
1m
South Urania Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
I 70
0.4 mi
<1m
Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 265.1 mi, about 4h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Greensburg, 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
265 mi·4 hr 48 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·I 70
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New StantonUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
10
Continue on US 119
3.7 mi·8 min·US 119
11
Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
0.3 mi·28 sec·Fairview Avenue
12
Continue on Broad Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Broad Street
13
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
14
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Mount Pleasant Street
15
Turn right onto South Urania Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·South Urania Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
South Urania Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour, 15-minute duration, departing in the morning will allow you to reach Greensburg well before evening. You'll encounter only one recommended stop point, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps halfway through the Pennsylvania Turnpike portion. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the long stretch on the Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. The $46 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on traffic or personal preference.
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 138.4 miles from Abington, PA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 265.1 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 61 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.4 miles or 2h 35m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensburg, 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 276.9 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 265.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 269.7 — 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
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...
5
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
269.3 mi into trip|~4h 58m in|I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
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 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...
6
269.7 mi into trip|~4h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, G...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.91 one way
$91.81 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$50.28
$100.56
premium
$4.93
$53.70
$107.40
diesel
$5.61
$61.14
$122.27
Estimated Tolls: $34.46
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(265.1 mi)$34.46
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
$46
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.1
1
$29.07
$13.29
Efficient EV
69.2
0
$24.23
$11.08
EV Truck/SUV
110.8
1
$38.77
$17.72
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Abington, PA
Late night
in Abington on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 10 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Greensburg, PA
Late night
in Greensburg on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 5 to 9 mph65% chanceLive 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
9 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
5h 15m 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.
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...
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 114.6
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 229.2
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
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 97% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans an impressive 265.1 miles primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, meaning you’ll have extended periods of consistent travel. You'll transition onto US 119 and Susquehanna Road later in the journey, which may offer a slight change of pace as you approach your destination. This route is designed for steady progress, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing your time on the road.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 265.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 119. 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 5h 15m drive. You will face about 10 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 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 276.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 265.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $34.46 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Keith Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument 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 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Greensburg, PA before the return drive.
