Origin
Bangor, PA
Afternoon in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, PA to Bensalem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Easton Road, Street Road, Kesslersville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on Easton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.8 miles from Bangor, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | 20 mi | 31m |
| Street Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Kesslersville Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| York Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| West Bristol Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Delaware Drive | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Washington Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Morgan Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Easton Road
— 20 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on PA 191
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
2
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Continue on PA 191
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bangor Road
4
Turn slight left onto Kesslersville Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Kesslersville Road
5
Turn left onto Sullivan Trail
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Sullivan Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Knox Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Avenue
7
Continue on Cattell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cattell Street
8
Continue on College Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
College Avenue
9
Continue on 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
10
Enter roundabout onto South 3rd Street
334 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 3rd Street
11
Continue on South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South 3rd Street
12
Continue on North Smith Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Smith Avenue
13
Turn left onto Saint John Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Saint John Street
14
Turn slight right onto Old Philadelphia Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Old Philadelphia Road
15
Continue on Morgan Hill Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Morgan Hill Road
16
Turn slight left onto Old Well Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Well Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Browns Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Browns Drive
18
Merge onto PA 611
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Delaware Drive
19
Continue on PA 611
20 mi
·
31 min
·
Easton Road
20
Keep slight left at fork onto North Easton Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Easton Road
21
Turn left onto PA 313
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Swamp Road
22
Continue on PA 313
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Swamp Road
23
Turn right onto PA 263
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
York Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto West Bristol Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West Bristol Road
25
Turn right onto PA 232
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Second Street Pike
26
Turn left onto PA 132
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Street Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft
·
8 sec
·
Knights Road
28
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.8 miles from Bangor, PA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 14 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensalem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bangor, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bangor, PA
This is one driving day of about 63.6 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Bangor, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Easton Road for about 20 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Bangor, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 63.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Sullivan Trail
Turn left onto Sullivan Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South 3rd Street
Enter roundabout onto South 3rd Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
PA 263 / York Road
Turn right onto PA 263 / York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
PA 132 / Street Road
Turn left onto PA 132 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Bensalem on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Durham, PA
32 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 52m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$1
near mile 63.6
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 63.6
View on nps.gov
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 50.5
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
23 mi from route
~56 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
63.6 mi in 1h 52m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on Easton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near Sullivan Trail.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 63.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 10.8 miles (Sullivan Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (South 3rd Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.9 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bangor, PA
Full guide →Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.
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 1h 52m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on Easton Road. 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 10.8 miles (Sullivan Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (South 3rd Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.9 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (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 Trip.ovh 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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