Origin
Dallas, PA
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, PA to Abington, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
114.2 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, PA
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Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This straightforward 114.2-mile drive from Dallas, PA to Abington, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a short section of PA 309. Given that 91% of this route is highway, it's a fast-paced journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a move. Both locations are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory for this leg.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.1 miles from Dallas, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 85.3 mi | 1h 32m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| PA 309 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Memorial Highway | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| PA 115 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Easton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Moreland Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 85.3 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on PA 415
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
2
Continue on PA 309
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 309
3
Continue on PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 115
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
Merge onto I 476; PATP
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 276; PATP
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto PA 611
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
13
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
14
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
16
Turn left onto Keith Road
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour and 18-minute journey, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid potential midday traffic, especially on the turnpike sections. While no specific stops are indicated, it's always wise to take breaks on longer stretches. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 85.3 miles. Planning for fuel and restroom breaks before you hit that long stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension will make the drive smoother.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.1 miles from Dallas, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 11m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abington, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dallas, 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 Dallas, PA
This is one driving day of about 114.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Dallas, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 85.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.1 miles from Dallas, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.3 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 110.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PATP
5
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
100.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
8
110.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
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 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow G...
8
110.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.93 one way
$37.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.74 | $41.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.15 | $44.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.27
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(94.3 mi)
$12.27
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
$19
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Abington, PA
Late night in Abington on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
2h 18m 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.
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 98.5
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$1
near mile 114.2
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 114.2
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 102.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 91% of the mileage occurring on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted highway covering 85.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. This means you can settle in for extended periods of consistent speed and minimal traffic signals. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over varied scenery.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 significant decision points across 114.2 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 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 100.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Dallas, PA to Abington, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
14.5 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 114.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $12.27 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 Abington, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 100.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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