Planning a trip from Lackawaxen, PA, to Abington, PA? This 146.7-mile journey will take you approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day drive. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-84, with a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You can expect a fuel cost of around $24 for this trip. Given its straightforward highway focus and reasonable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay. It’s a practical option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.3 miles from Lackawaxen, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Exit 343Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow GroveUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, AbingtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
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Merge onto PA 611
1.4 mi·3 min·Easton Road
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Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Easton Road
33
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi·49 sec·West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
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Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi·2 min·Old York Road
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Turn left onto Keith Road
127 ft·7 sec·Keith Road
Use the left lane.
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Turn right
19 ft·1 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 16-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Abington. With only one suggested stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major exit is 66.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Consider topping off your tank before you embark or at a service plaza along the turnpike to ensure a smooth journey. Since this is a single-day trip, you can depart and arrive on the same day with plenty of daylight remaining.
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 73.3 miles from Lackawaxen, PA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 32 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
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 Lackawaxen, 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 Lackawaxen, PA
This is one driving day of about 146.7 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Lackawaxen, 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 Northeast Extension for about 66.8 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 46.8 and 143.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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46.8 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
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66 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the ramp toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
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133.1 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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
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142.5 mi into trip|~3h 6m 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...
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143.1 mi into trip|~3h 8m 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
$24.32 one way
$48.64 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$26.64
$53.27
premium
$4.93
$28.45
$56.90
diesel
$5.61
$32.39
$64.78
Estimated Tolls: $9.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.9 mi)$9.87
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
$24
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44
0
$15.40
$7.04
Efficient EV
36.7
0
$12.84
$5.87
EV Truck/SUV
58.7
0
$20.54
$9.39
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Lackawaxen, PA
Morning
in Lackawaxen on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Abington, PA
Morning
in Abington on Sunday
Local time
6:11 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
8 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
3h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with an 80% highway share. Expect to spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates and turnpikes. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 66.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. While primarily a highway experience, the transition between these major roads is generally seamless, allowing for a consistent driving rhythm throughout the 146.7 miles. You won't find many winding backroads here; it's about efficient travel.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.8 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 I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 25 significant decision points across 146.7 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 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.1 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.
Between Lackawaxen, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Lake Wallenpaupack, Blakeslee and Patp South.
Lake Wallenpaupack
24.8 mi in|~38m
Blakeslee
56.3 mi in|~1h 27m
Patp South
66 mi in|~1h 43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 146.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.87 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Abington, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
