Origin
Bensalem, PA
Late night in Bensalem on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to Souderton, 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
45m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Souderton, PA
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Trip Overview
This 27.6-mile drive from Bensalem, PA to Souderton, PA is a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, it's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes Pennsylvania Turnpike, Horsham Road, and Bethlehem Pike, offering a glimpse into the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Expect a relatively quick transit, making it ideal for those looking for an efficient way to connect these two locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8 mi | 8m |
| Horsham Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Street Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Easton Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| County Line Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Souderton, 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
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto PA 611
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
13
Turn slight left onto PA 463
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight right onto PA 309
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight / left / slight right / right lanes.
15
Continue on Bethlehem Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
16
Continue on County Line Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Line Road
17
Turn left onto PA 113
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
18
Turn right onto PA 113
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 11.8 — 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
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
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 343
Toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkin...
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
9
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddl...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(8 mi)
$1.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Souderton, PA
Late night in Souderton on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
45m 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 route presents a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 29% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, after which you'll transition to more local roads. As you progress, the character shifts from the limited-access highway to a more community-focused drive with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation and local traffic patterns.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
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 16 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 11.3 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 Souderton, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Doylestown, Jenkintown, Horsham and Biddle Air National Guard Base.
Patp
2.4 mi in
|
~4m
Allentown
3 mi in
|
~5m
Doylestown
11.3 mi in
|
~15m
Jenkintown
11.3 mi in
|
~15m
Horsham
11.7 mi in
|
~16m
Biddle Air National Guard Base
11.8 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.05 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 Souderton, 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 11.3 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 Souderton, 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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