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Trip from Warren, PA to Abington, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 39m

Distance

325.8 mi

524 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

28 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 28m ★
6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 49m
5 PM
7h 2m
8 PM
6h 32m

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

Downtown Warren, PA, PA

Warren, PA

RDNE Stock project

Downtown Abington, PA, PA

Abington, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Warren, PA to Abington, PA covers 325.8 miles and takes about 6h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 948 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

162.9 miles from Warren, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 165.4 mi 3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 74.6 mi 1h 20m
PA 948 23.8 mi 35m
Boot Jack Road 11.2 mi 16m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 9.1 mi 9m
State Park Road 8.1 mi 14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 7.4 mi 11m
Hoovertown Road 5 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 165.4 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 6 Business

41 ft · 1 sec · US 6 Business
2

Continue on US 6 Business

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue West
3

Turn left onto Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
9

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10

Continue on US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
11

Take the exit

265 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
12

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
13

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948
14

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66
15

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948
16

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
17

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
18

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
19

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
20

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
21

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
22

Merge onto I 80

165 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway
23

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
26

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.
28

Merge onto I 276; PATP

9.1 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
29

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 343 Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove Use the slight right lane.
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31

Merge onto PA 611

1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road
32

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.
34

Turn right onto PA 611

1.3 mi · 2 min · Old York Road
35

Turn left onto Keith Road

127 ft · 7 sec · Keith Road
Use the left lane.
36

Turn right

19 ft · 1 sec
37

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 162.9 miles from Warren, PA, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 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 72 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.9 miles or 3h 35m 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 30m

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 Warren, 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 Warren, PA

This is one driving day of about 325.8 miles and 6h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Warren, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 165.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellefonte, PA

163 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

Mount Joy, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.9 miles from Warren, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.4 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.8

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.8

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 256

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Centre County Rest Area Eastbound

0 mi from route

Montour County Rest Area Eastbound

0 mi from route

Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Allentown Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Hickory Run Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Centre County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Clinton County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Onvo Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Hickory Run Truck Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Montour County Rest Area Westbound

0.2 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound

0.2 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.3 mi from route

TA

0.3 mi from route

Onvo Travel Plaza

1.9 mi from route

Blue Ridge Travel Plaza

1.9 mi from route

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 302.6

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 325.8

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 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 322.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hickory Bridge

Turn left onto Hickory Bridge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Crescent Park

Turn left onto Crescent Park

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
237.5 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
8
321.7 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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
322.3 mi into trip | ~6h 31m 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

$54.01 one way

$108.03 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $59.16 $118.31
premium $4.93 $63.18 $126.37
diesel $5.61 $71.93 $143.87

Estimated Tolls: $10.87

Pennsylvania Turnpike (83.6 mi) $10.87

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

$54

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

28 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger

Mill Hall, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Clearfield, PA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Weis Markets - Tesla Supercharger

Bellefonte, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 12 ChargePoint Network: 5 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 APPLEGREEN: 2 FCN: 1 SWTCH: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.7 1 $34.21 $15.64
Efficient EV 81.5 0 $28.51 $13.03
EV Truck/SUV 130.3 1 $45.61 $20.85

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Warren, PA

Morning in Warren on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abington, PA

Morning in Abington on Sunday

Local time

10:36 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

16 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

6h 39m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

325.8 mi in 6h 39m — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Keystone Shortway.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Hickory Bridge.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 325.8 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 (Hickory Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 237.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Warren, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

236.6 mi in | ~4h 56m

Allentown

236.6 mi in | ~4h 56m

About the Cities

Starting in Warren, PA

Full guide →

Warren is a city in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of the county.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 325.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 165.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.87 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 0.2 miles (Hickory Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 237.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 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.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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