Origin
Beaver Falls, PA
Night in Beaver Falls on Thursday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver Falls, PA to Bensalem, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
347.1 mi
559 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 2m
★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaver Falls, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 347.1 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 8th Avenue, College Avenue, 4th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
173.6 miles from Beaver Falls, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 347.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 347.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
8th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Bensalem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Avenue | — | — |
| College Avenue | — | — |
| 4th Avenue | — | — |
| Big Beaver Boulevard | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| PA 132 | — | — |
| Street Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
8th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Falls, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on 11th Street
459 ft
·
26 sec
·
11th Street
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
8th Avenue
3
Continue on College Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
4
Continue on 4th Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
4th Avenue
5
Continue on Big Beaver Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Beaver Boulevard
6
Take the ramp right toward I 76
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 76
7
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
340 mi
·
6 hr 8 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
PA 132: Street Road
9
Turn left onto Street Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Street Road
10
Turn right onto Knights Road
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Knights Road
11
Turn right
135 ft
·
10 sec
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 173.6 miles from Beaver Falls, PA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
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 76 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.6 miles or 2h 37m 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 20m
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 Beaver Falls, 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 Beaver Falls, PA
This is one driving day of about 347.1 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Beaver Falls, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.6 mi from Beaver Falls, PA · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.6 miles from Beaver Falls, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bensalem, PA
The final approach into Bensalem, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bensalem, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.54 one way
$115.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $63.02 | $126.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $67.32 | $134.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.64 | $153.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.1 | 1 | $36.45 | $16.66 |
| Efficient EV | 86.8 | 0 | $30.37 | $13.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.8 | 1 | $48.59 | $22.21 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Bensalem, PA
Night in Bensalem on Thursday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Hancock, MD
174 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
2 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 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 347.1 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 8th Avenue, College Avenue, 4th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.6 miles from Beaver Falls, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Bensalem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beaver Falls, PA to Bensalem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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