Bensalem, PA to Oxford, PA is 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Limestone Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a convenient option for a day trip or a segment of a larger journey. You'll find the route offers a practical way to cover the distance without significant detours or complex navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Bensalem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.9 mi
41m
Limestone Road
8.2 mi
12m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.9 mi
9m
Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi
5m
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.3 mi
6m
Buck Run Road
3 mi
6m
North 1st Avenue
2.4 mi
3m
Street Road
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 38.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Oxford, 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
39 mi·41 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 312Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward PA 100 South: DowningtownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto PA 100
0.5 mi·45 sec·Pottstown Pike
12
Turn right onto PA 113
3.3 mi·6 min·West Uwchlan Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
14
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck
6.9 mi·9 min·Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward CoatesvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto PA 82
2.4 mi·3 min·North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto South 1st Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South 1st Avenue
18
Continue on Youngsburg Road
0.6 mi·59 sec·Youngsburg Road
19
Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road
3.0 mi·6 min·Buck Run Road
20
Continue on Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi·5 min·Gum Tree Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto PA 10
8.2 mi·12 min·Limestone Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on PA 10
0.5 mi·1 min·North 3rd Street
23
Arrive at destination
PA 10
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 39 minutes, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive with plenty of the day left for activities. Consider leaving Bensalem between 9 AM and 10 AM to avoid morning rush hour traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transition points between the main highways and local roads to ensure you're following the correct path to Oxford.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Bensalem, PA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.9 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bensalem, PA
This is one driving day of about 73.9 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bensalem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 38.9 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 54.2 — 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
6
42.1 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 312
Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Che...
7
42.7 mi into trip|~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 100 South: Downingtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 100 South: Downingtown
6
54.2 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Coatesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Coatesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.25 one way
$24.50 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.42
$26.84
premium
$4.93
$14.33
$28.66
diesel
$5.61
$16.32
$32.63
Estimated Tolls: $5.05
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(38.9 mi)$5.05
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
$12
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.2
0
$7.76
$3.55
Efficient EV
18.5
0
$6.47
$2.96
EV Truck/SUV
29.6
0
$10.35
$4.73
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Bensalem, PA
Evening
in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oxford, PA
Evening
in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live 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
14 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 39m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 30.6
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 17.8
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 48.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed character, with 53% of it being highway driving. You'll experience a longest stretch of 38.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you transition off the turnpike and onto roads like Limestone Road, expect a change in pace and road type. The overall feel is a blend of efficient highway travel punctuated by more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Bensalem, PA and Oxford, PA, road signs point toward Pottstown, Chester, Lancaster and Coatesville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 73.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.05 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 Oxford, 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 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Oxford, PA before heading back.
