Hollidaysburg, PA to Abington, PA is 232.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-99, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, predominantly within Pennsylvania. Given its mostly highway profile, expect a straightforward trip focused on covering distance efficiently. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $38, it's a manageable one-day excursion for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
116.2 miles from Hollidaysburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
197.7 mi
3h 34m
I 99
22.3 mi
23m
Charger Highway
5.1 mi
8m
Easton Road
1.6 mi
3m
Old York Road
1.3 mi
2m
West Moreland Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Business 220
0.2 mi
<1m
Woodbury Pike
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 197.7 mi, about 3h 34m
Traffic on I-99
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~643 veh/hr typical
· worst 808
Quietest
1 AM
~52 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollidaysburg, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on South Juniata Street
414 ft·20 sec·South Juniata Street
2
Turn right onto Union Street
396 ft·21 sec·Union Street
3
Turn right onto US 22
365 ft·13 sec·Blair Street
4
Turn right onto PA 36
367 ft·9 sec·Penn Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 36
5.1 mi·8 min·Charger Highway
6
Turn right onto PA 164
0.2 mi·19 sec·Woodbury Pike
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·21 sec·this road
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
9
Merge onto I 99; US 220
22 mi·23 min·I 99; US 220
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
11
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
12
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
15
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
198 mi·3 hr 34 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 343Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow GroveUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, AbingtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto PA 611
1.4 mi·3 min·Easton Road
19
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Easton Road
20
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi·49 sec·West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi·2 min·Old York Road
22
Turn left onto Keith Road
127 ft·7 sec·Keith Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right
19 ft·1 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 22m drive, consider leaving Hollidaysburg in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and the majority of the route on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you can easily cover the 232.4 miles in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $38, and plan your refueling before you hit the longest 197.7-mile stretch on the turnpike to ensure a smooth journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.2 miles from Hollidaysburg, PA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.7 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 51 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.2 miles or 2h 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 3h 32m
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 Hollidaysburg, 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 Hollidaysburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 232.4 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Hollidaysburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 197.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 228.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Union Street
Turn right onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 36 / Penn Street
Turn right onto PA 36 / Penn Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.1 mi into trip|~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
228.2 mi into trip|~4h 13m 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
228.8 mi into trip|~4h 14m 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
$37.06 one way
$74.11 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$41.01
$82.02
premium
$4.81
$43.99
$87.98
diesel
$4.80
$43.88
$87.76
Estimated Tolls: $25.70
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(197.7 mi)$25.70
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
$37
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.7
0
$24.40
$11.16
Efficient EV
58.1
0
$20.34
$9.30
EV Truck/SUV
93
1
$32.54
$14.87
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Hollidaysburg, PA
Morning
in Hollidaysburg on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Areas Of Smoke
SW 9 to 13 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 12:38PM EDT until July 18 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 12:32PM EDT until July 18 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Abington, PA
Morning
in Abington on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Smoke
SW 5 to 10 mph92% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 12:38PM EDT until July 18 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 12:32PM EDT until July 18 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
2 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 112.2
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 208.3
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 152.2
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 232.4
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 232.4
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 200.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for approximately 95% of this 232.4-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike covers 197.7 miles, meaning you'll be in highway cruising mode for most of your time on the road. Expect a high density of exits and merges as you navigate the highway system, especially as you approach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 197.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. 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 Union Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 232.4 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 0.1 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 36 / Penn Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,768 ft102 ft
Total Climb
1,986 ft
Total Descent
2,595 ft
Highest Point
1,768 ft
~49.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,666 ft
Notable High Points
1,768 ft at ~49.8 miles+692 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hollidaysburg, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 232.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 197.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $25.70 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.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 36 / Penn Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Abington, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
