Origin
Bensalem, PA
Morning in Bensalem on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to New Hanover, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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New Hanover, PA
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Trip Overview
This 50.5-mile drive from Bensalem, PA to New Hanover, PA is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pottstown Expressway, with a segment on Swamp Pike, this route is heavily focused on highway travel. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The overall feel is straightforward and efficient, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its short duration, you won't need an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Pottstown Expressway | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Swamp Pike | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Street Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Lewis Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 24.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and New Hanover, 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
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
11
Continue on I 76
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
446 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 328A
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 422 West
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
15
Continue on US 422
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Expressway
16
Continue on US 422
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Linfield, Limerick
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
192 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Limerick
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto North Lewis Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lewis Road
20
Continue on Swamp Pike
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Swamp Pike
21
Enter roundabout onto Swamp Pike
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Swamp Pike
22
Continue on Swamp Pike
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Swamp Pike
23
Turn right onto Lutheran Road
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lutheran Road
24
Arrive at destination
Lutheran Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Bensalem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 43.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
8
29 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
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 328A
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
8
43.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Limerick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Limerick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.20
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(24.6 mi)
$3.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
New Hanover, PA
Morning in New Hanover on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
17 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
1h 9m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 76% of this trip. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on high-speed roads, including a lengthy uninterrupted stretch of 24.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. While the majority of the journey is on expressways, the inclusion of Swamp Pike suggests a potential shift in road character towards the end, possibly offering a slightly different driving dynamic. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently, with less emphasis on scenic detours.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pottstown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: 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; at 27.8 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 Bensalem, PA and New Hanover, PA, road signs point toward Allentown, Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Pottstown, Linfield and Limerick.
Allentown
3 mi in
|
~5m
Philadelphia
27.8 mi in
|
~32m
Valley Forge
28.3 mi in
|
~34m
Pottstown
29 mi in
|
~35m
Linfield
43.2 mi in
|
~55m
Limerick
43.2 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.20 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 New Hanover, 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 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; at 27.8 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 New Hanover, 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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