Origin
Bensalem, PA
Morning in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Bensalem, PA, to Philadelphia, PA, this short 17.6-mile journey is easily manageable in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Delaware Expressway, Knights Road, and Woodhaven Road, with a significant 73% share of highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this drive is incredibly budget-friendly. This trip is ideal for a quick transition between two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward connection to your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 12 mi | 16m |
| Knights Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Woodhaven Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 12 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Philadelphia, 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
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Vine Street Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on North 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
14
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
15
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — 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.
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
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadel...
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central 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.
Toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelph...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
21 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
26m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, accounting for 73% of the total distance. You'll experience the efficiency of major roadways for the majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12 miles on the Delaware Expressway. While primarily a highway experience, expect some transitions as you navigate between these main roads, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey.
73% 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: 12 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 10 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Knights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 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.
On the drive from Bensalem, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.
Independence Hall
15.2 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 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 Philadelphia, 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Philadelphia, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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