Origin
Fairview, PA
Late night in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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
46m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Fairview to Bensalem, you are looking at a straightforward 31.5-mile journey across Pennsylvania. Expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The drive stays entirely within the Northeast region of the state, focusing on efficiency rather than sightseeing. Since this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 26.3 mi | 36m |
| Knights Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Woodhaven Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chester Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Essex Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 26.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Essex Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn left onto US 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Knights Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Woodhaven Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
11
Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Knights Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Fairview, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fairview Road
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Stewart Avenue
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South...
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
29.6 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
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
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
3 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
46m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your journey on the Delaware Expressway, which accounts for a 26.3-mile uninterrupted stretch of your travel. Beyond this primary artery, the route transitions into local connections via Knights Road and Woodhaven Road. While the interstate portion offers a fast-paced experience, the final segments provide a shift toward local transit. Expect a consistent, functional road experience that prioritizes speed and direct access over winding or scenic detours.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.3 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Fairview Road.
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 31.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.3 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: at 0.1 miles (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park (4 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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