Spanning 312.9 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip from Morrisville to Abington is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 6 hours and 8 minutes. Since you are staying within the Northeast region, the transition between these two points is consistent and manageable as a single-day drive. You should budget roughly $52 for fuel to cover the distance effectively. Given the duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day, though you will want to plan for at least one stop to keep your energy up. It is a practical, highway-focused route that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, making it ideal for travelers who want to reach their destination without unnecessary complexity.
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
156.5 miles from Morrisville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
253 mi
4h 35m
Roy E. Furman Highway
14.1 mi
19m
US 40
13.1 mi
15m
McClellandtown Road
10.5 mi
18m
Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi
13m
PA 31
6 mi
9m
US 119
2.9 mi
3m
Easton Road
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 253 mi, about 4h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on US 19
428 ft·15 sec·Mount Morris Road
2
Turn right onto PA 21
14 mi·19 min·Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on PA 21
10 mi·18 min·McClellandtown Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
6
Merge onto US 40; US 119
13 mi·15 min·US 40; US 119
7
Continue on US 119; PA 711 Truck
2.9 mi·3 min·US 119; PA 711 Truck
8
Take the exit
244 ft·6 sec
9
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi·13 min·Pleasant Valley Road
10
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi·9 min·PA 31
11
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·33 sec
12
Turn left
28 ft·3 sec
13
Take the ramp
493 ft·12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
15
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
253 mi·4 hr 35 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 your 6-hour travel time, try to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion on the busier highway sections. Since the route includes a substantial 253-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep your $52 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling intervals, as highway prices can fluctuate. Flexibility is a major advantage here; since you only have one planned stop, you can easily adjust your timing based on traffic conditions or personal fatigue. Always check for construction updates on the Turnpike before heading out to ensure your travel time remains as close to the 6-hour estimate as possible.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.5 miles from Morrisville, PA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 253 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 69 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.5 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 1m
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 Morrisville, 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 Morrisville, PA
This is one driving day of about 312.9 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Morrisville, 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 253 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 309.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
24.6 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
24.8 mi into trip|~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
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308.8 mi into trip|~5h 58m 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
309.4 mi into trip|~6h 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
$49.89 one way
$99.78 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$55.21
$110.43
premium
$4.81
$59.23
$118.46
diesel
$4.80
$59.08
$118.16
Estimated Tolls: $32.89
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(253 mi)$32.89
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
$50
Tolls
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.9
1
$32.85
$15.02
Efficient EV
78.2
0
$27.38
$12.52
EV Truck/SUV
125.2
1
$43.81
$20.03
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Morrisville, PA
Afternoon
in Morrisville on Sunday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Clear
SW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 8:59PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 8:59PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Abington, PA
Afternoon
in Abington on Sunday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 8:59PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 8:59PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
156 mi in
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
6 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
6h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 291.4
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 194.2
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 86.3
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 32.4
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 312.9
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 312.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 88% of this route is comprised of major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a 253-mile stretch of your journey. The remainder of the trip integrates the Roy E. Furman Highway and US 40 to round out the transit. Because the majority of the drive is spent on limited-access roads, you can maintain a steady pace throughout the trip. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that favors interstate travel over technical local roads, allowing you to focus on the road ahead rather than navigating complicated intersections.
88% 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: 253 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Roy E. Furman Highway. 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 PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 312.9 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 (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,347 ft208 ft
Total Climb
2,370 ft
Total Descent
3,008 ft
Highest Point
2,347 ft
~67.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,139 ft
Notable High Points
1,831 ft at ~134.1 miles+577 ft prominence
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 Morrisville, PA to Abington, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 312.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 253 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $32.89 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 19 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Abington, PA before the return drive.
