Bensalem, PA to Huntingdon, PA is 203.1 miles and takes about 4h 7m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 22, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to its own interior. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, this route is a straightforward option for a single-day trip. Plan for efficient travel with a clear path from start to finish.
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
101.6 miles from Bensalem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
149.5 mi
2h 40m
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi
23m
US 22
10.8 mi
15m
Timmons Road
3.9 mi
7m
Spring Run Road East
3 mi
5m
Forge Hill Road
3 mi
5m
Neelyton Road
2.9 mi
5m
Neelytown Road
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 149.5 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Huntingdon, 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, PATPUse the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, AllentownUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 276; PATP
150 mi·2 hr 40 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward PA 997: Shippensburg, ChambersburgUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto PA 997
0.9 mi·1 min·Cumberland Highway
11
Continue on PA 997
1.6 mi·2 min·Trout Run
12
Continue on PA 997
1.5 mi·2 min·Cumberland Highway
13
Turn right onto PA 641; PA 997
0.1 mi·12 sec·Newburg Road
14
Continue on PA 641
3.0 mi·5 min·Forge Hill Road
15
Continue on PA 641
3.9 mi·7 min·Timmons Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 641
3.0 mi·5 min·Spring Run Road East
17
Continue on PA 641
1.7 mi·3 min·Spring Run Road
18
Continue on PA 641
2.6 mi·4 min·Neelytown Road
19
Continue on PA 641
2.9 mi·5 min·Neelyton Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 522
0.2 mi·19 sec·Main Street
21
Continue on US 522
4.9 mi·7 min·Croghan Pike
22
Continue on US 522
0.2 mi·15 sec·Ridgely Street
23
Continue on US 522
0.5 mi·46 sec·Ridgley Street
24
Continue on US 522
11 mi·16 min·Croghan Pike
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 22
11 mi·15 min·US 22
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn slight right onto Penn Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Penn Street
Toward Huntingdon
27
Turn right onto 4th Street
173 ft·4 sec·4th Street
28
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. The route is efficient enough that you could technically make it in one go, but consider a brief stop around the halfway mark for a stretch. The longest continuous driving segment is nearly 150 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so ensure you're comfortable with that before departing. With a fuel cost estimated at $34, it's wise to check your fuel levels before heading out, especially as you'll be on the turnpike for a significant portion.
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 101.6 miles from Bensalem, PA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.5 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 45 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.6 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntingdon, 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 203.1 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 149.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 152.7 — 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.
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
152.7 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
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 PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.47 one way
$70.94 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$38.84
$77.67
premium
$5.20
$41.55
$83.10
diesel
$6.28
$50.18
$100.37
Estimated Tolls: $19.44
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(149.5 mi)$19.44
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
$35
Tolls
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.9
0
$21.33
$9.75
Efficient EV
50.8
0
$17.77
$8.12
EV Truck/SUV
81.2
1
$28.43
$13.00
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Bensalem, PA
Morning
in Bensalem on Friday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Huntingdon, PA
Morning
in Huntingdon on Friday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
N 1 mph0% chanceLive 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 7m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 28
Park Closure: Route 252 Closed between Route 23 and Covered Bridge - Resuming July 13
Park Closure: Library Lane Closed to All Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic
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...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 126.1
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...
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...
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...
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 79% of the 203.1 miles on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 22. You'll experience a long stretch of 149.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, indicating extended highway cruising. After this, expect a transition to surface roads, which will likely involve more frequent exits and varied speed limits as you approach your destination.
79% 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: 149.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Croghan Pike. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Knights Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 203.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,076 ft104 ft
Total Climb
1,323 ft
Total Descent
795 ft
Highest Point
1,076 ft
~159.6 mi in
Elevation Range
972 ft
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 Bensalem, PA to Huntingdon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chambersburg along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 203.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 149.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $19.44 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.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Huntingdon, 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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 2.4 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, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Huntingdon, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
