Origin
Levittown, PA
Morning in Levittown on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Levittown, 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
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Levittown, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
This quick 9.5-mile trip from Levittown, PA to Bensalem, PA will take you about 17 minutes to complete, making it a perfect local drive. You'll primarily navigate using Trenton Road, Hulmeville Road, and Oxford Valley Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route is an easy and budget-friendly excursion. Given its short distance, it's ideal as a single-day trip within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. No overnight stays are necessary for this brief journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Hulmeville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Oxford Valley Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Levittown Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Knights Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mechanicsville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Galloway Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mill Creek Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Trenton Road
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Levittown, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on Mill Creek Parkway
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mill Creek Parkway
2
Turn left onto Levittown Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Levittown Parkway
3
Continue on Oxford Valley Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Oxford Valley Road
4
Turn left onto Trenton Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Trenton Road
5
Continue on PA 513
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hulmeville Road
6
Turn right onto Mechanicsville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mechanicsville Road
7
Turn left onto Galloway Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Galloway Road
8
Turn right onto Knights Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Knights Road
9
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Trenton Road
Turn left onto Trenton Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Mechanicsville Road
Turn right onto Mechanicsville Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Galloway Road
Turn left onto Galloway Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Knights Road
Turn right onto Knights Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Morning in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
7:29 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
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
17m 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 on this route, with only an 11% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent on surface streets, so keep an eye out for traffic signals and intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 3.6 miles on Trenton Road. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on navigating through local neighborhoods and commercial areas rather than long stretches of open road.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Trenton 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 around 2.3 miles in near Trenton Road.
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 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Trenton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Mechanicsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Galloway Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Trenton 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: at 2.3 miles (Trenton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Mechanicsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Galloway 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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