Origin
Abington, PA
Late night in Abington on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abington, PA to Willistown, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Willistown, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This 28.7-mile drive from Abington, PA, to Willistown, PA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 47 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for a day trip, and you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route predominantly stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a familiar landscape. Mainly utilizing the Mid-County Expressway and West Chester Pike, with a segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, this drive is designed for efficiency. It's a practical choice for getting between these two points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| Susquehanna Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Sproul Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Bryn Mawr Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Old York Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Willistown, 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 left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
10
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 476
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
440 ft
·
11 sec
Toward US 30 East: Villanova, Villanova University, Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr College, Harcum College, Haverford College
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
214 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Spring Mill Road
18
Continue on PA 320
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
19
Turn right onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto PA 3
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 926
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Street Road
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
PA 926
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
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 13
Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Villanova, Villanova University, Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr College, Harcum College, Haverford College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 30 East: Villanova, Villanova Univers...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(5.8 mi)
$0.75
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Willistown, PA
Late night in Willistown on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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
47m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 43% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including a 6.5-mile segment on the Mid-County Expressway, which allows for consistent progress. As you transition to West Chester Pike, the character may shift, offering a different driving experience before potentially rejoining highway segments. This blend means you'll experience both efficient cruising and more localized road conditions.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 9.5 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 15 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): 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 Willistown, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll West: Valley Forge, Allentown, Chester, Villanova, Villanova University and Rosemont College - among others.
Patp Toll West: Valley Forge
3.8 mi in
|
~8m
Allentown
9.5 mi in
|
~15m
Chester
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
Villanova
16.9 mi in
|
~25m
Villanova University
17.3 mi in
|
~26m
Rosemont College
17.3 mi in
|
~26m
Bryn Mawr College
17.3 mi in
|
~26m
Harcum College
17.3 mi in
|
~26m
Haverford College
17.3 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.75 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 Willistown, 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (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 Willistown, 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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