North Versailles, PA to Bensalem, PA is 296.7 miles and takes about 5h 32m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region from start to finish. Given that nearly all of this route is highway driving, expect a straightforward trip focused on covering ground efficiently. It's a solid choice if you need to get from point A to point B without many detours, making it a good candidate for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.3 miles from North Versailles, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
285.2 mi
5h 10m
Lincoln Highway
8.4 mi
16m
Street Road
1.7 mi
2m
Greensburg Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Knights Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Graham Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Peach
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 285.2 mi, about 5h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Versailles, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on Peach
61 ft·8 sec·Peach
2
Turn left onto Graham Avenue
186 ft·12 sec·Graham Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 30
0.1 mi·17 sec·Greensburg Avenue
4
Continue on US 30
8.4 mi·16 min·Lincoln Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·21 sec·this road
Toward PATP, I 76
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 76; PATP
285 mi·5 hr 10 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 132
1.7 mi·2 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft·8 sec·Knights Road
12
Turn right
135 ft·9 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from North Versailles to avoid potential traffic. The majority of your time will be spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, perhaps before you get too far into the longest 285.2-mile stretch. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $49, this route is manageable in a single day, but breaks are still essential for staying alert. Keep an eye out for the transition from the turnpike to surface streets as you near Bensalem.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.3 miles from North Versailles, PA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 285.2 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 65 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.3 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 North Versailles, 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 North Versailles, PA
This is one driving day of about 296.7 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from North Versailles, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 285.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 294.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Graham Avenue
Turn left onto Graham Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 30 / Greensburg Avenue
Turn right onto US 30 / Greensburg Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 76
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 76
7
9 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
294.5 mi into trip|~5h 28m 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
$49.19 one way
$98.38 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$53.87
$107.75
premium
$4.93
$57.54
$115.08
diesel
$5.61
$65.51
$131.02
Estimated Tolls: $37.08
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(285.2 mi)$37.08
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
$49
Tolls
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89
1
$31.15
$14.24
Efficient EV
74.2
0
$25.96
$11.87
EV Truck/SUV
118.7
1
$41.54
$18.99
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
North Versailles, PA
Morning
in North Versailles on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bensalem, PA
Morning
in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
148 mi in
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
5 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
5h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 266
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
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 163.7
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 61.4
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 214.8
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
~34 min detour
$1
near mile 276.2
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 276.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 96% of the 296.7 miles on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll experience a long stretch of 285.2 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike before transitioning to local roads like Lincoln Highway and Street Road closer to your destination. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits as you navigate the highway sections.
96% 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: 285.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Graham Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Graham Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 30 / Greensburg Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 296.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 285.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $37.08 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.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Graham Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 30 / Greensburg Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bensalem, PA before the return drive.
