Origin
East Earl, PA
Afternoon in East Earl on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Earl, 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
1h 20m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Earl, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.5-mile drive from East Earl, PA to Bensalem, PA takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with some time on Main Street and Street Road as you approach your destination. The route is predominantly highway, with an estimated fuel cost of $11. Since there are no recommended stops, this is a quick journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It's an efficient option if you're looking for a direct path between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 53.1 mi | 56m |
| Main Street | 7.8 mi | 14m |
| Street Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Morgantown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Springville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Earl Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Division Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morgantown Expressway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 53.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Earl, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on East Earl Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Earl Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 322
391 ft
·
14 sec
·
Division Highway
3
Turn left onto PA 897
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springville Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 23
7.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto PA 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 76, PATP
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 176
326 ft
·
4 sec
·
Morgantown Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 76; PATP
53 mi
·
56 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 132
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft
·
8 sec
·
Knights Road
13
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from East Earl, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 63.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 322 / Division Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 322 / Division Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 23 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto PA 23 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 76, PATP
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76, PATP
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
7
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.70 | $25.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.90
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(53.1 mi)
$6.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Total
$18
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Bensalem, PA
Afternoon in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
12:14 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
22 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
1h 20m 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 drive for 81% of this 65.5-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 53.1 miles primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for most of your journey, with opportunities to maintain highway speeds. As you transition off the turnpike and onto local roads like Main Street and Street Road, the character will shift, offering a brief change of scenery before you reach Bensalem.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 322 / Division Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (US 322 / Division Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (PA 23 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: 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 East Earl, PA to Bensalem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
9.6 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.90 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 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: at 0.3 miles (US 322 / Division Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (PA 23 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 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 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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