Origin
Bensalem, PA
Late night in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to Norwood, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Norwood, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bensalem to Norwood, you are looking at a straightforward 30.2-mile journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Clocking in at approximately 44 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend about $5 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The drive relies heavily on major infrastructure, including the Delaware Expressway, Knights Road, and Woodhaven Road. Because this is a relatively short trip, it offers the flexibility to head out whenever it best suits your plans without the fatigue associated with longer hauls.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 25.1 mi | 34m |
| Knights Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Woodhaven Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chester Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wanamaker Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Ridley Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Welcome Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 25.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Norwood, PA.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Knights Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Woodhaven Road
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
Use the left lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 63 East: Bristol Pike
5
Merge onto PA 63
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
34 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 9B-A
Toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 9B
Toward PA 420 North: Prospect Park
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto PA 420
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Wanamaker Avenue
11
Continue on PA 420
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto West Ridley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Ridley Avenue
14
Turn right onto Welcome Avenue
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Welcome Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Welcome Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.4 — 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 right onto Knights Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Woodhaven Road
Turn left onto Woodhaven Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
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 9B-A
Toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
9
28.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 420 North: Prospect Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9B
Toward PA 420 North: Prospect Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Norwood, PA
Late night in Norwood on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
5 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
44m 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, as 83% of this 30.2-mile drive is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Delaware Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.1 miles. While the route begins with the high-speed pace of the expressway, the transition into Knights Road and Woodhaven Road shifts the feel of the drive toward more typical local travel. It is a functional, efficient path that prioritizes speed over scenic detours. You should prepare for a consistent, utilitarian pace that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination in Norwood.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Knights Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Knights Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Knights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Woodhaven Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
104 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
124 ft
Total Descent
139 ft
Highest Point
104 ft
Elevation Range
97 ft
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.
On the drive from Bensalem, PA to Norwood, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Essington along the way.
Essington
28.2 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Norwood, 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: near the start (Knights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Woodhaven Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park (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 Norwood, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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