Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h
Distance
79.7 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Peach Bottom, PA
Sarah Landis
The drive from Abington, PA to Peach Bottom, PA covers 79.7 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Limestone Road, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.32 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
39.8 miles from Abington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| Limestone Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Nottingham Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Gum Tree Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Peach Bottom Road | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| West Uwchlan Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Peach Bottom, PA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Keith Road
Turn left onto PA 611
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
Turn left onto Virginia Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto PA 100
Turn right onto PA 113
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 82
Keep slight right at fork onto South 1st Avenue
Continue on Youngsburg Road
Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road
Continue on Gum Tree Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 272
Continue on PA 272
Continue on Peach Bottom Road
Continue on Peach Bottom Road
Turn slight left onto Edgewood Lane
Arrive at destination
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.
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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 53m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peach Bottom, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Abington, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 79.7 miles and 2h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 100 South: Downingtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Coatesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto PA 10 / Limestone Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$13.32 one way
$26.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| premium | $5.01 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.53
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Abington on Friday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 24 at 4:50PM EDT until August 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Morning in Peach Bottom on Friday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 24 at 4:50PM EDT until August 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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79.7 mi in 2h — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Pennsylvania Turnpike.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 79.7 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 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
818 ft
Total Descent
998 ft
Highest Point
635 ft
~56.9 mi in
Elevation Range
490 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Abington, PA and Peach Bottom, PA, road signs point toward Pottstown, Chester, Lancaster and Coatesville.
Pottstown
Chester
Lancaster
Coatesville
Lancaster is a city of around 59,000 people (2021) in Lancaster County in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is one of the oldest inland towns in the United States, and the center of an area inhabited by many members of the Amish community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 79.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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