Origin
Limerick, PA
Morning in Limerick on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Limerick, 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
52m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limerick, PA
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Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 38.4-mile drive from Limerick to Abington, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward local journey that can be completed in about 46 minutes. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost of approximately $6, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more connected feel to the communities you'll pass through. As both the origin and destination are in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you'll experience a consistent local landscape throughout. This drive is ideal for a quick errand, a visit, or simply a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Skippack Pike | 15.3 mi | 28m |
| Church Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Township Line Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Edge Hill Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Ridge Pike | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Willow Grove Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Susquehanna Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Meyers Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Skippack Pike
— 15.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limerick, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on South Limerick Road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Limerick Road
2
Turn right onto West Ridge Pike
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Pike
3
Turn left onto North Township Line Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Township Line Road
4
Turn right onto Seitz Road
287 ft
·
4 sec
·
Seitz Road
5
Continue on Meyers Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Meyers Road
6
Continue on Ott Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ott Road
7
Continue on Plank Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Plank Road
8
Turn right onto PA 73
15 mi
·
28 min
·
Skippack Pike
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 73
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 73
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Church Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Willow Grove Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Grove Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 152
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Edge Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edge Hill Road
14
Turn right onto Jenkintown Road
317 ft
·
16 sec
·
Jenkintown Road
15
Turn left onto Tyson Avenue
248 ft
·
9 sec
·
Tyson Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight right onto Edge Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Edge Hill Road
17
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Susquehanna Road
18
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
19
Turn right onto Keith Road
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Keith Road
20
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 73 / Skippack Pike
Turn right onto PA 73 / Skippack Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
PA 73 / Bethlehem Pike
Turn right onto PA 73 / Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
PA 73 / Church Road
Turn left onto PA 73 / Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Willow Grove Avenue
Turn left onto Willow Grove Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Tyson Avenue
Turn left onto Tyson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
8:41 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
16 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
52m 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" for this entire 38.4-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets and intersections rather than cruising on high-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and a need for attention to road signs and traffic signals. The character of the drive remains consistent, emphasizing local navigation over long, open stretches. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with your surroundings as you make your way through towns and neighborhoods.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Skippack Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near PA 73 / Skippack Pike.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (PA 73 / Skippack Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (PA 73 / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (PA 73 / Church Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Skippack Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 5.2 miles (PA 73 / Skippack Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (PA 73 / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (PA 73 / Church Road): 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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