Origin
Collingdale, PA
Late night in Collingdale on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collingdale, PA to Bensalem, 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
28.1 mi
45 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 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
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.
Collingdale, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 28.1-mile drive from Collingdale, PA to Bensalem, PA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Delaware Expressway, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 72% of the journey on high-speed roads. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip is ideal as a single-day excursion with no need for an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, keeping the travel context consistent.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| Knights Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bartram Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Woodhaven Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Calcon Hook Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South 84th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chester Pike | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 20.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collingdale, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on Macdade Boulevard
116 ft
·
11 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Clifton Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 13
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Calcon Hook Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Calcon Hook Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Hook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hook Road
6
Continue on South 84th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto PA 291
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bartram Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North
9
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Knights Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Woodhaven Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
14
Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Knights Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.2 — 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
|
Clifton Avenue
Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 / Chester Pike
At end of road, turn left onto US 13 / Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Calcon Hook Road
Turn right onto Calcon Hook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Knights Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Knights Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
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
Bensalem, PA
Late night in Bensalem on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 45-minute drive, with 72% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.1 miles on the Delaware Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While primarily a highway drive, you'll also navigate sections on Knights Road and Bartram Avenue, which may offer a slight change of pace before you merge back onto faster thoroughfares. This route generally maintains a steady flow, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Knights Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Clifton Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Clifton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Calcon Hook Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Collingdale, PA
Full guide →Founded 1891
Top landmarks
- • Eden Cemetery — cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 28.1 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 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 Bensalem, 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 (Clifton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Calcon Hook Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bensalem, 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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