Origin
West Norriton, PA
Afternoon in West Norriton on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Norriton, 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
36m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Norriton, PA
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Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
West Norriton to Abington is 19.9 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike, West Main Street, and Easton Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a decent portion on the turnpike, making it a straightforward commute rather than a scenic journey. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Easton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sandy Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Plymouth Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Airy Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Marshall Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Norriton, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on Juanita Road
507 ft
·
27 sec
·
Juanita Road
2
Turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Schuylkill Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto Markley Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Markley Street
5
Turn right onto US 202 Truck
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Marshall Street
6
Turn right onto Arch Street
528 ft
·
21 sec
·
Arch Street
7
Turn left onto East Airy Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Airy Street
8
Continue on Sandy Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sandy Street
9
Continue on Sandy Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sandy Hill Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Plymouth Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymouth Road
11
Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Germantown Pike
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 276; PATP
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Merge onto PA 611
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
18
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
19
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
21
Turn left onto Keith Road
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, Ne...
9
6.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allento...
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
16.4 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Turn left onto PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(9.5 mi)
$1.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Abington on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 47% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter a 9.5-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, suggesting a period of faster, more continuous travel. The transition from the turnpike to local roads like West Main Street and Easton Road will likely involve changes in speed and traffic patterns. The overall feel is a blend of efficient highway driving and more typical local road conditions as you approach your destination.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Norriton, PA and Abington, PA, road signs point toward Patp, New Jersey, Allentown, Jenkintown and Willow Grove.
Patp
5.8 mi in
|
~15m
New Jersey
5.8 mi in
|
~15m
Allentown
6.1 mi in
|
~15m
Jenkintown
15.8 mi in
|
~26m
Willow Grove
15.8 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.23 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.
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 5.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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