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Trip from Bensalem, PA to Greensburg, PA

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

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

287.6 mi

463 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 11m ★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 16m

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

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township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bensalem, PA

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Downtown Greensburg, PA, PA

Greensburg, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bensalem, PA to Greensburg, PA covers 287.6 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 119, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 276.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.68 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

143.8 miles from Bensalem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 276.8 mi 5h 1m
US 119 3.7 mi 8m
Street Road 1.9 mi 3m
Broad Street 1 mi 2m
South Urania Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
I 70 0.4 mi <1m
Highland Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Lincoln Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 276.8 mi, about 5h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Greensburg, 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

1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
5

Merge onto US 1

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 276, PATP Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 276; PATP

277 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto I 70

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 70
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
11

Continue on US 119

3.7 mi · 8 min · US 119
12

Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Fairview Avenue
13

Continue on Broad Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
14

Continue on Highland Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
15

Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Mount Pleasant Street
16

Turn right onto South Urania Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Urania Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

South Urania Avenue

Trip Plan

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 143.8 miles from Bensalem, PA, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276.8 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 63 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.8 miles or 2h 39m 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 19m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bensalem, 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 Bensalem, PA

This is one driving day of about 287.6 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Bensalem, 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 276.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

144 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.8 miles from Bensalem, 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 276.8 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

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 41.1

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

0.9 mi

Parkwood Inn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

1.1 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 41.1

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 287.6

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17246891300

Visit website

Parkwood Inn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 287.6

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17248342332

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 123.3

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 267.1

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Pomod'oro Pizza and Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.1

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16108730405

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.1

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

Cafe Light

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12154379790

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 246.6

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 287.6

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 287.6

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 246.6

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 246.6

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 246.6

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 246.6

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 287.6

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 102.7

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 20.5

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 20.5

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Otherworld Philadelphia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12673325391

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 280.5 — 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

7
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 276, PATP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 276, PATP
8
3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
7
280 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...
6
280.5 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, G...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.68 one way

$95.36 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $52.22 $104.44
premium $4.93 $55.78 $111.55
diesel $5.61 $63.50 $127.00

Estimated Tolls: $35.99

Pennsylvania Turnpike (276.8 mi) $35.99

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

$48

Tolls

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$109–$134

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bensalem, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Bensalem, PA Rechargery Relay - Bristol Road

Bensalem, PA

IONNA

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bensalem, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Middletown Township, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Washington, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Philadelphia Mills (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Middletown Township Municipal Center

Langhorne, PA

FLO

4 DCFC

PREIT Willow Grove Park (Willow Grove, PA)

Willow Grove, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 4 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 IONNA: 1 FLO: 1 EV Connect: 1 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.3 1 $30.20 $13.80
Efficient EV 71.9 0 $25.17 $11.50
EV Truck/SUV 115 1 $40.26 $18.41

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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 19, 2026

Origin

Bensalem, PA

Afternoon in Bensalem on Sunday

Local time

12:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Rain Showers

NW 10 to 15 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Destination

Greensburg, PA

Afternoon in Greensburg on Sunday

Local time

12:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

144 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

9 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

5h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 128.9
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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 29.8
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

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 ~16 min detour Free near mile 238
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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 89.3
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $1 near mile 19.8
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 19.8
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

287.6 mi in 5h 24m, mostly highway — 276.8 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 276.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 119. You will hit about 12 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 6/10

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 287.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 24m. Total distance: 287.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 276.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $35.99 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 Greensburg, 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: near the start (Knights Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Greensburg, 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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