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Trip from Kingston, PA to Bensalem, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

115.5 mi

186 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Kingston, PA

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township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bensalem, PA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 115.5-mile drive from Kingston, PA, to Bensalem, PA, is designed for efficiency, taking just about 2 hours and 14 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, this route is almost entirely highway, making it an excellent candidate for a single-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $19, it's an economical option for getting between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. You'll find this drive to be a focused, highway-focused experience, perfect for when your priority is reaching your destination with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.8 miles from Kingston, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 85.3 mi 1h 32m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 18 mi 19m
PA 115 4.3 mi 7m
PA 309 3 mi 4m
Street Road 1.7 mi 2m
Rutter Avenue 1.2 mi 3m
Knights Road <0.1 mi <1m
Ridge Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 85.3 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, PA and Bensalem, PA.

1

Start on this road

7 ft · 1 sec · this road
2

Turn right

127 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn slight left

14 ft · 1 sec
4

Turn right onto Ridge Avenue

130 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Avenue
5

Turn left onto Rutter Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · Rutter Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
7

Merge onto PA 309

3.0 mi · 4 min · PA 309
8

Continue on PA 115

4.3 mi · 7 min · PA 115
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward PATP
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward PATP
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
12

Merge onto I 476; PATP

85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto I 276; PATP

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto PA 132

1.7 mi · 2 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Turn right onto Knights Road

261 ft · 8 sec · Knights Road
18

Turn right

135 ft · 9 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given its 2 hour and 14 minute duration and highway focus, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. Leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid the heaviest traffic, especially as you approach Bensalem. While the drive is relatively short, consider taking a brief break after the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which covers 85.3 miles. Fuel costs are estimated at $19, so ensure you have enough before you set off, or plan a quick stop at one of the many service plazas along the turnpike system.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Kingston, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.8 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensalem, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kingston, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kingston, PA

This is one driving day of about 115.5 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Kingston, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 85.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmerton, PA

58 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.

Popular next leg

Palmerton, PA to Bensalem, PA

84.4 mi · 1h 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Jim Thorpe, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Northampton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Kingston, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Cafe Light

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12154379790

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Kingston, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Northampton Township Municipal Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Churchville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12153576800

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Otherworld Philadelphia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12673325391

Visit website

Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Horsham, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+12156722277

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 113.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
9.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PATP

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PATP
5
9.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
5
9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
95.1 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
7
113.4 mi into trip | ~2h 10m 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

$19.15 one way

$38.30 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.97 $41.94
premium $4.93 $22.40 $44.80
diesel $5.61 $25.50 $51.00

Estimated Tolls: $13.43

Pennsylvania Turnpike (103.3 mi) $13.43

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.7 0 $12.13 $5.54
Efficient EV 28.9 0 $10.11 $4.62
EV Truck/SUV 46.2 0 $16.17 $7.39

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Kingston, PA

Morning in Kingston on Tuesday

Local time

10:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bensalem, PA

Morning in Bensalem on Tuesday

Local time

10:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

18 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

2h 14m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 91.6
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $1 near mile 99.6
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 99.6
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 95.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 96% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a continuous stretch of 85.3 miles. This means consistent speeds and a predictable driving experience for much of the 115.5 miles. The main roads you'll navigate include PA 115, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, all contributing to a streamlined journey.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 115.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.8 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Kingston, PA to Bensalem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

8.9 mi in | ~16m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 115.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $13.43 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.8 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (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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