Origin
Radnor, PA
Late night in Radnor on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Radnor, 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
37m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Radnor, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.4-mile drive from Radnor, PA to Bensalem, PA will take you about 37 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 78% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Mid-County Expressway. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this trip is quite budget-friendly. As both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, you won't experience significant regional shifts. This is a quick, no-fuss drive perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a long commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 17.6 mi | 18m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Matsonford Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Street Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Knights Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Archbishop Carroll Driveway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 17.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radnor, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on this road
302 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Archbishop Carroll Driveway
192 ft
·
17 sec
·
Archbishop Carroll Driveway
4
Turn right onto Matsonford Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Matsonford Road
5
Take the ramp
110 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 476
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
8
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
9
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
11
Merge onto I 276; PATP
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 132
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft
·
8 sec
·
Knights Road
15
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Archbishop Carroll Driveway
At end of road, turn left onto Archbishop Carroll Driveway
Navigation decision point
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Pl...
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.33
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(17.9 mi)
$2.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
4:03 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
1 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
37m 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 experience for most of this 37-minute journey. The main roads include the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Mid-County Expressway, contributing to the 78% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While not a particularly scenic route, it’s designed for efficient travel, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal interruption. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, focused on moving you smoothly between Radnor and Bensalem.
78% 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: 17.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Archbishop Carroll Driveway): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Radnor, PA to Bensalem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth Meeting along the way.
Plymouth Meeting
2.9 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.33 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Archbishop Carroll Driveway): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. 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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