Origin
Doylestown, PA
Afternoon in Doylestown on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doylestown, PA to Bensalem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doylestown, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Doylestown to Bensalem is a straightforward 19.6-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, you can easily handle it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via local arteries including Street Road, Bristol Road, and South Easton Road. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly cost-effective trek within the Northeast region. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Pennsylvania communities, making it ideal for those who prefer to avoid the complexities of long-distance interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Bristol Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| South Easton Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Second Street Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Knights Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doylestown, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on East State Street
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
East State Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on South Easton Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Easton Road
4
Enter roundabout onto South Easton Road
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Easton Road
5
Continue on South Easton Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Easton Road
6
Turn left onto Bristol Road
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Bristol Road
7
Turn right onto PA 232
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Second Street Pike
8
Turn left onto PA 132
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Street Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft
·
8 sec
·
Knights Road
10
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Easton Road
Enter roundabout onto South Easton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Bristol Road
Turn left onto Bristol Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 132 / Street Road
Turn left onto PA 132 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
34m 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 turn-heavy, local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Since this route involves 0% highway driving, you will remain on local roads throughout the entire 34-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.1-mile segment along Street Road. Because the path relies entirely on surface streets, the experience feels more like a standard commute through residential and commercial corridors than a high-speed transit route. Staying alert for frequent turns and intersections is essential as you navigate the changing landscape between Doylestown and Bensalem.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Street Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (South Easton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles (Bristol Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Doylestown, PA
Full guide →Doylestown is a town in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring community of Buckingham.
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 34m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Street Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (South Easton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles (Bristol Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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