Spanning 283.1 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip from Abington to Uniontown is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because the route is highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the trek in a single day, though you will want to account for roughly $47 in fuel costs. You will primarily navigate the Pennsylvania Turnpike, transitioning later to PA 982 and State Route 31 to reach your destination. While the drive remains within the Northeast region, the shift from the eastern suburbs to the southwestern part of the state provides a clear change in landscape. It serves as an efficient path for travelers looking to move between these two points without the need for an overnight stay.
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
141.6 miles from Abington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
250 mi
4h 32m
PA 982
8 mi
13m
State Route 31
6 mi
9m
University Drive
5.2 mi
6m
Memorial Boulevard
4 mi
4m
Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi
7m
Connellsville Road
2.3 mi
3m
Connellsville Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 250 mi, about 4h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Uniontown, 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
250 mi·4 hr 32 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, UniontownUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi·9 min·State Route 31
10
Continue on PA 31
0.1 mi·15 sec·Three Mile Hill
11
Turn left onto PA 982
8.0 mi·13 min·PA 982
12
Turn left onto US 119
4.0 mi·4 min·Memorial Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto US 119
0.6 mi·39 sec·Blackstone Road
14
Merge onto US 119
0.5 mi·33 sec·Morrell Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto US 119
5.2 mi·6 min·University Drive
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Connellsville Street
17
Continue on Connellsville Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Connellsville Road
18
Continue on Connellsville Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Connellsville Street
19
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
363 ft·21 sec·Lincoln Street
20
Turn left onto Evans Street
425 ft·18 sec·Evans Street
21
Arrive at destination
Evans Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly 5.5-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue and ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as the long, high-speed stretches on the turnpike can be mentally taxing. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 250-mile turnpike portion, as service plazas are the most reliable spots to manage your $47 budget. Flexibility is a major advantage here; because the route is manageable in one day, you have the freedom to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns. Use the transition onto State Route 31 as your signal that you are entering the final, more rural leg of your journey.
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 141.6 miles from Abington, PA, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 250 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 62 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.6 miles or 2h 39m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Uniontown, 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 283.1 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 250 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 283 — 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
254.2 mi into trip|~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
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 PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
5
283 mi into trip|~5h 26m in|Evans Street
Turn left onto Evans Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.93 one way
$93.87 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$51.40
$102.81
premium
$4.93
$54.90
$109.81
diesel
$5.61
$62.50
$125.01
Estimated Tolls: $32.50
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(250 mi)$32.50
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
$47
Tolls
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.9
1
$29.73
$13.59
Efficient EV
70.8
0
$24.77
$11.32
EV Truck/SUV
113.2
1
$39.63
$18.12
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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 18, 2026
Origin
Abington, PA
Late night
in Abington on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Uniontown, PA
Late night
in Uniontown on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
142 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
27 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 26m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 117.1
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 224.5
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 283.1
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient journey, as 93% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a significant 250-mile stretch of uninterrupted travel. This portion of the trip is designed for speed and consistency, allowing you to cover ground quickly before the route shifts in character. As you exit the turnpike and transition onto PA 982 and State Route 31, the drive becomes slightly more localized. These final segments offer a change of pace from the long-haul interstate experience, requiring you to shift your focus as you approach Uniontown.
93% 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: 250 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 982. 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 26m drive. You will face about 11 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.
The longest stretch is about 250 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $32.50 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 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Uniontown, PA before the return drive.
