Origin
Ambler, PA
Morning in Ambler on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ambler, PA to Abington, 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
16m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ambler, PA
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Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This straightforward 7.3-mile drive from Ambler, PA to Abington, PA should take you about 16 minutes, making it an easy one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Susquehanna Road, East Butler Pike, and East Butler Avenue being your main thoroughfares. With no highway driving involved, expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $1, reflecting the short distance. This route is perfect for a quick hop between two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Road | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| East Butler Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Butler Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old York Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Keith Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Ridge Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Susquehanna Road
— 5.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ambler, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on South Ridge Avenue
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Ridge Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Butler Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Butler Avenue
3
Continue on East Butler Pike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Butler Pike
4
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Susquehanna Road
5
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
6
Turn right onto Keith Road
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Keith Road
7
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Butler Avenue
Turn right onto East Butler Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Susquehanna Road
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Keith Road
Turn right onto Keith Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Abington, PA
Morning in Abington on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
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
16m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, so keep your attention focused. You won't encounter any interstate highways, as the highway share is 0%. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 5.7 miles along Susquehanna Road. Expect a consistent experience as you traverse through residential and commercial areas, with the road network providing a direct connection between your starting and ending points in Pennsylvania.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Susquehanna Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Butler Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 (East Butler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Susquehanna Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Keith Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Ambler, PA
Full guide →Founded 1859
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Susquehanna Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Butler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Susquehanna Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Keith Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge 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 Abington, 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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