Trip from Munhall, PA to Abington, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

297 mi

478 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 30m ★

6 AM

5h 43m

8 AM

6h 10m

10 AM

5h 53m

12 PM

5h 50m

3 PM

5h 54m

5 PM

6h 9m

8 PM

5h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Munhall, PA

Haneul Trac

Abington, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 297-mile journey from Munhall, PA to Abington, PA is a solid day trip, estimating around 5 hours and 43 minutes of driving time. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 93% of the route being high-speed roads, making it a highway-focused drive. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $49, which is quite manageable for a single day's travel. Given the duration and highway nature, it's well-suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania.

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

148.5 miles from Munhall, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	276.3 mi	5h
Lincoln Way	6.2 mi	11m
Lincoln Highway	3.3 mi	6m
Easton Road	1.6 mi	3m
Old York Road	1.3 mi	2m
Commonwealth Avenue	1.2 mi	3m
Duquesne Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m
South Duquesne Avenue	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 276.3 mi, about 5h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munhall, PA and Abington, PA.

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Farragut Street

207 ft · 6 sec · Farragut Street

Turn right onto Vondera Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Vondera Street

Continue on Homestead Duquesne Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Homestead Duquesne Road

Turn left onto Duquesne Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Duquesne Avenue

Continue on Greensprings Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Greensprings Avenue

Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Avenue

Turn right onto PA 837; Green Belt

0.9 mi · 1 min · Duquesne Boulevard

Continue on PA 837; Green Belt

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Duquesne Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Green Belt

0.5 mi · 46 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 148 North

Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt

0.4 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Lincoln Way

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Lincoln Way

Turn slight right onto US 30

3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward PATP, I 76

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road

Toward PATP, I 76

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

276 mi · 5 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 343 Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto PA 611

1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road

Continue on Easton Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Easton Road

Turn left onto PA 63

0.3 mi · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto PA 611

1.3 mi · 2 min · Old York Road

Turn left onto Keith Road

127 ft · 7 sec · Keith Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right

19 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 43-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Munhall to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With 93% of the route on highways, plan for one fuel and rest stop, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 276 miles. The $49 fuel cost is a good estimate to keep in mind. Given it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but staying on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for the majority of the journey means you'll want to be aware of toll plazas and potential construction zones, especially as you approach the Philadelphia area.

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 148.5 miles from Munhall, PA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276.3 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 65 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 148.5 miles or 2h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abington, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Munhall, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Munhall, PA

This is one driving day of about 297 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Munhall, 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 276.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

149 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

Cumberland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.5 miles from Munhall, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 276.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+14124619169

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Homestead, Pennsylvania

1.4 mi

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

1.6 mi

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+14124619169

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14124611469

Visit website

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

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 0.2 and 293.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Farragut Street

Turn right onto Farragut Street

Navigation decision point

5.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 148 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PA 148 North

16.3 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

292.9 mi into trip | ~5h 33m 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...

293.5 mi into trip | ~5h 35m 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

$49.24 one way

$98.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$53.93	$107.86
premium	$4.93	$57.60	$115.20
diesel	$5.61	$65.57	$131.15

Estimated Tolls: $35.91

Pennsylvania Turnpike (276.3 mi) $35.91

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

$49

Tolls

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$110–$135

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.1	1	$31.18	$14.26
Efficient EV	74.3	0	$25.99	$11.88
EV Truck/SUV	118.8	1	$41.58	$19.01

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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 Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Munhall, PA

Late night in Munhall on Tuesday

Local time

4:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abington, PA

Late night in Abington on Tuesday

Local time

4:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Hancock, MD

149 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

11 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

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 215.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 297-mile trip. The vast majority of your travel, 93%, will be on high-speed roads, primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike for the longest stretch of 276.3 miles. While the route incorporates Lincoln Way and Lincoln Highway, these are likely integrated into the highway system or are secondary roads that quickly lead back to faster travel. The character of the drive will be consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over scenic detours, allowing you to cover significant ground in a straightforward manner.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 276.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Way. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Farragut Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 297 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 0.2 miles (Farragut Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Munhall, PA to Abington, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

15.9 mi in | ~31m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 297 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 276.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $35.91 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.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park 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 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 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.

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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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Babylon Restaurant and Bar

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Heuser Park

Arnold's Family Fun Center

Wharton Esherick Museum

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Munhall, PA

Abington, PA

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 43m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Flight 93 National Memorial

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

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