Origin
Norristown, PA
Morning in Norristown on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norristown, 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
34m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norristown, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.7-mile drive from Norristown, PA to Bensalem, PA typically takes about 34 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with some time on Plymouth Road and Street Road contributing to the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this short hop is very budget-friendly. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a quick and efficient connection between these two Pennsylvania locations. Given its brevity and minimal stops, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a short commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| Plymouth Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Street Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Dekalb Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Johnson Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Spruce Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Powell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Knights Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on Spring Alley
46 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spring Alley
2
Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Powell Street
3
Turn right onto East Spruce Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Spruce Street
4
Turn left onto US 202
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dekalb Street
5
Turn right onto East Johnson Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Johnson Highway
6
Continue on Plymouth Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Plymouth Road
7
Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road
182 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sandy Hill Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Plymouth Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymouth Road
9
Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Germantown Pike
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 276; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 132
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft
·
8 sec
·
Knights Road
16
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Powell Street
Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Spruce Street
Turn right onto East Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, Ne...
9
3.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allento...
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.39
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.4 mi)
$2.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
10:25 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
34m 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, with 75% of the 24.7 miles utilizing major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles on the turnpike itself, providing a consistent pace. While much of the journey is on high-speed roads, you'll experience a transition as you navigate segments of Plymouth Road and Street Road, offering a slight change in character before reaching your destination. This mix offers efficiency without being entirely monotonous.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Plymouth Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Powell Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Powell Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (East Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: 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.
Between Norristown, PA and Bensalem, PA, road signs point toward Patp, New Jersey and Allentown.
Patp
3.6 mi in
|
~9m
New Jersey
3.6 mi in
|
~9m
Allentown
3.9 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in Norristown, PA
Full guide →Norristown is a small residential borough in Montgomery County, in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area. The town is about 6 miles outside of Philadelphia, between two greater communities of King of Prussia and Plymouth Meeting. This article also covers the nearby communities of Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill.
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 34m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.39 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: near the start (Powell Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (East Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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