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Trip from Levittown, PA to Doylestown, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

23.7 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

census-designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Levittown, PA

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borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Doylestown, PA

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Trip Overview

Levittown, PA to Doylestown, PA is 23.7 miles and takes about 40m via Durham Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop that doesn't require extensive planning, making it ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a simple transfer between towns. You’ll experience a route with frequent turns, so keeping your navigation handy is key. The entire journey is manageable within a single day, allowing for easy return or onward travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Durham Road 9.3 mi 14m
Woodbourne Road 3.5 mi 7m
Newtown Bypass 3.3 mi 4m
US 202 2.7 mi 4m
Oxford Valley Road 1.9 mi 3m
East State Street 1.2 mi 2m
Levittown Parkway 1 mi 2m
Lincoln Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Durham Road — 9.3 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Levittown, PA and Doylestown, 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

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oxford Valley Road
4

Continue on Oxford Valley Road

419 ft · 14 sec · Oxford Valley Road
5

Turn left onto US 1 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 213

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Maple Avenue
Toward Langhorne
7

Turn right onto Woodbourne Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Woodbourne Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on Woodbourne Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Woodbourne Road
9

Turn left onto PA 332

3.0 mi · 4 min · Newtown Bypass
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on Newtown Bypass

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Newtown Bypass
11

Turn left onto PA 413

9.3 mi · 14 min · Durham Road
12

Turn left onto US 202

2.7 mi · 4 min · US 202
13

Continue on East State Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East State Street
14

Arrive at destination

East State Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 1 Business / Lincoln Highway

Turn left onto US 1 Business / Lincoln Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | PA 213 / Maple Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 213 / Maple Avenue toward Langhorne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Langhorne
5
3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | Woodbourne Road

Turn right onto Woodbourne Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | PA 332 / Newtown Bypass

Turn left onto PA 332 / Newtown Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.86 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.30 $8.61
premium $4.93 $4.60 $9.19
diesel $5.61 $5.23 $10.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95
EV Truck/SUV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Levittown, PA

Night in Levittown on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Doylestown, PA

Night in Doylestown on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

16 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

40m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 16% of the journey on highways. Expect to navigate a series of local roads, including Durham Road, Woodbourne Road, and Newtown Bypass, which means you'll be making frequent turns rather than settling into a long, straight cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on Durham Road. This suggests a drive that requires your attention to road signs and navigation, as you'll be constantly adjusting your path through suburban and local landscapes.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Durham Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near US 1 Business / Lincoln Highway.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 23.7 miles you will encounter 4 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 2.9 miles (US 1 Business / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (PA 213 / Maple Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles (Woodbourne Road): 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 Levittown, PA to Doylestown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Langhorne along the way.

Langhorne

3.5 mi in | ~6m | via PA 213

About the Cities

Arriving 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 40m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Durham 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 2.9 miles (US 1 Business / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (PA 213 / Maple Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles (Woodbourne Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Doylestown, 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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