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Trip from Abington, PA to Weisenberg, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

56.8 mi

91 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Abington, PA, PA

Abington, PA

Michael Taccetta

township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Weisenberg, PA

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Trip Overview

Abington, PA to Weisenberg, PA is 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a short, direct drive primarily on major highways, making it a straightforward option for a quick transit. Expect a highway-focused experience for the entirety of the journey. This route is ideal for those prioritizing speed and efficiency to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 36.7 mi 39m
William Penn Highway 6.1 mi 8m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 5.3 mi 5m
Susquehanna Road 3.1 mi 7m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 1.1 mi 1m
Old US Highway 22 1.1 mi 2m
Old York Road 0.5 mi 1m
Silver Creek Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 36.7 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Weisenberg, 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

5.3 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 476 North: Allentown
10

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 3 min
Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
13

Merge onto I 78; US 22

6.1 mi · 8 min · William Penn Highway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 45 Toward PA 863: Lynnport, New Smithville Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto PA 863

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Golden Key Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn sharp right onto Old US Highway 22

1.1 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 22
17

Turn right onto New Smithville Road

434 ft · 10 sec · New Smithville Road
18

Turn right onto Silver Creek Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Silver Creek Road
19

Arrive at destination

Silver Creek Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perkasie, PA

28 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

East Norriton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quakertown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.4 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 55.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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...
7
9.5 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

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 476: Chester, Allentown
8
46.7 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

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 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
8
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward PA 863: Lynnport, New Smithville

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 45 Toward PA 863: Lynnport, New Smithville
7
55.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | PA 863 / Golden Key Road

Turn left onto PA 863 / Golden Key Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.42 one way

$18.83 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.31 $20.63
premium $4.93 $11.02 $22.03
diesel $5.61 $12.54 $25.08

Estimated Tolls: $5.54

Pennsylvania Turnpike (42.1 mi) $5.46
Lehigh Valley Thruway (1.1 mi) $0.08

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$6

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.96 $2.73
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27
EV Truck/SUV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.64

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Abington, PA

Afternoon in Abington on Sunday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Rain Showers

NW 10 to 15 mph 92% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Weisenberg, PA

Afternoon in Weisenberg on Sunday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Rain Showers

NW 10 to 20 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

1 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

1h 13m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which are designed for higher speeds and direct travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is highway-focused, be aware that segments might involve tolls. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient movement between your starting point in Abington and your destination in Weisenberg.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and William Penn Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Weisenberg, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll West: Valley Forge, Allentown and Harrisburg.

Patp Toll West: Valley Forge

3.8 mi in | ~8m

Allentown

9.5 mi in | ~15m

Harrisburg

46.7 mi in | ~55m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.54 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 Weisenberg, 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 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Weisenberg, 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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