Origin
Abington, PA
Late night in Abington on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abington, PA to Limerick, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Limerick, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short, 34.5-mile drive from Abington, PA to Limerick, PA should take you about 50 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local road trip with no highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating through communities for the entire journey. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Expect to spend around $6 on fuel for this excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| Pottstown Expressway | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Susquehanna Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Lewis Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old York Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Ridge Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 12.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Limerick, 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
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
10
Continue on I 76
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
446 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 328A
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 422 West
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
14
Continue on US 422
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Expressway
15
Continue on US 422
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Linfield, Limerick
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
192 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Limerick
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto North Lewis Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lewis Road
19
Turn right onto West Ridge Pike
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Ridge Pike
20
Turn right onto South Limerick Road
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Limerick Road
21
Arrive at destination
South Limerick 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
8
18.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
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 328A
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Linfield, Limerick
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 Linfield, Limerick
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Limerick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Limerick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.67
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(12.9 mi)
$1.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
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
Limerick, PA
Late night in Limerick on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
7 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
50m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You'll primarily be on roads like Keith Road, Old York Road, and Susquehanna Road. Without any significant highway stretches, this journey offers a constant engagement with local traffic patterns and road layouts. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be making frequent adjustments, making it a more hands-on driving experience.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pottstown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 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 13 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Limerick, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll West: Valley Forge, Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Pottstown and Linfield.
Patp Toll West: Valley Forge
3.8 mi in
|
~8m
Philadelphia
17.1 mi in
|
~23m
Valley Forge
17.5 mi in
|
~24m
Pottstown
18.2 mi in
|
~26m
Linfield
32.5 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.67 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 Limerick, 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 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Limerick, 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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