Origin
Fairview, PA
Night in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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
49m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Connecting Fairview to Abington, this 33.7-mile journey is a quick, straightforward transit across Pennsylvania. You can easily complete the drive in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for commuters or weekend travelers. Since you are staying within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this trip requires no overnight stops, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal downtime.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 19 mi | 25m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Easton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Fairview Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Moreland Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 19 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Essex Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
5
Merge onto I 476
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
6
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
9
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.7 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Fairview, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fairview Road
At end of road, turn left onto Fairview Road
Navigation decision point
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
30.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Turn left onto PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Keith Road
Turn left onto Keith Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.17
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(9 mi)
$1.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Abington on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
21 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
49m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate entirely via local roads like Fairview Road and Macdade Boulevard, supplemented by I-476 North. Because there is no significant uninterrupted stretch, you should prepare for a continuous series of turns and intersections. This personality makes the route feel more like a suburban transit than a high-speed interstate haul. Staying alert behind the wheel is essential as you transition through these various local paths.
83% 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: 19 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Fairview Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairview, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Jenkintown and Willow Grove.
Jenkintown
29.6 mi in
|
~39m
Willow Grove
29.6 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.17 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.
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 0.1 miles (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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