Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, 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
26m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
Philadelphia to Bensalem is 17.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, making it a quick and efficient journey. Consider this route when you need to get from Philadelphia to Bensalem without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Knights Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Woodhaven Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Penn Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 12.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Penn Square
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto PA 611
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
5
Merge onto I 676; US 30
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
this road
Exit 22
9
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Knights Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Woodhaven Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
14
Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Knights Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / East Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
6:01 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
21 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
26m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll primarily travel on the Delaware Expressway, Knights Road, and Woodhaven Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.1 miles on the Delaware Expressway, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained roads, with minimal distractions from local traffic for extended periods. The character remains largely highway-centric throughout its short 17.5-mile span.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Knights Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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