Origin
Bensalem, PA
Morning in Bensalem on Wednesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to Doylestown, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensalem, PA
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Doylestown, PA
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Trip Overview
Bensalem, PA to Doylestown, PA is 19.6 miles and takes about 34m via Street Road, East Bristol Road, and Easton Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick local excursion. With no major highways involved and a minimal duration, this route is easily manageable, offering a simple way to get from one point to another without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| East Bristol Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Easton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Second Street Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Easton Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Oakland Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Doylestown, PA.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Knights Road
261 ft
·
7 sec
·
Knights Road
3
Turn left onto PA 132
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Street Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto PA 232
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Second Street Pike
5
Turn left onto East Bristol Road
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
East Bristol Road
6
Turn right onto PA 611
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto South Easton Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Easton Road
8
Enter roundabout onto South Easton Road
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Easton Road
9
Continue on South Easton Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Easton Road
10
Continue on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto East Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Oakland Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Pine Street
320 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Pine Street
13
Turn left onto East State Street
389 ft
·
7 sec
·
East State Street
14
Arrive at destination
East State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Knights Road
Turn left onto Knights Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 132 / Street Road
Turn left onto PA 132 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Easton Road
Keep slight right at fork onto South Easton Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Easton Road
Enter roundabout onto South Easton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Pine Street
Turn left onto South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.55 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $5.01 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
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
Doylestown, PA
Morning in Doylestown on Wednesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
34m 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 route is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway travel. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch at 7.1 miles on Street Road. The drive involves navigating through developed areas and local streets rather than high-speed cruising. Be prepared for typical surface road conditions, including intersections and varying speed limits.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Street Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Knights Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Knights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 132 / Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (South Easton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Bensalem, PA
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Little Jerusalem AME Church — church building in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Andalusia — historic mansion
- • St. Elizabeth's Convent — historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
Arriving in Doylestown, PA
Full guide →Founded 1745
Doylestown is a town in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring community of Buckingham.
Top landmarks
- • James A. Michener Art Museum — museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
- • Doylestown Historic District — historic district in Pennsylvania, USA
- • Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works — listed on the NRHP in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and home of Mercer tiles
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 34m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Street Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Knights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 132 / Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (South Easton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Doylestown, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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