Origin
Bensalem, PA
Morning in Bensalem on Monday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to Easton, PA
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
322.6 mi
519 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 48m
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6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensalem, PA
Haneul Trac
Easton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Easton, PA covers 322.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Knights Road, Street Road, US 1 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.38 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
161.3 miles from Bensalem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 322.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Knights Road 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensalem, PA to Easton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Knights Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 276 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Knights Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Easton, PA.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
17 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Knights Road
262 ft
·
8 sec
·
Knights Road
3
Turn left onto Street Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Street Road
4
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 1 North: Trenton
5
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 276, PATP
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
8
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 476: Chester, Allentown
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 476 North: Allentown
11
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80 West: Hazleton
15
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
214 mi
·
3 hr 52 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 68: Sligo, Clarion
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
PA 68: Sligo, Clarion
17
Keep slight left
279 ft
·
13 sec
18
Turn left
8.9 mi
·
13 min
19
Turn right onto Madison Street
449 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
20
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
21
Continue on Madison Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Madison Street
22
Continue on Whitmer Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitmer Road
23
Turn right onto Canoe Ripple Road
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canoe Ripple Road
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.3 miles from Bensalem, PA, or about 3h 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.3 miles or 3h 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bensalem, 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 Bensalem, PA
This is one driving day of about 322.6 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bensalem, 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 161.3 mi from Bensalem, PA · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.3 miles from Bensalem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Easton, PA
The final approach into Easton, 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 Easton, 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
$53.38 one way
$106.76 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $58.41 | $116.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $62.51 | $125.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.67 | $143.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.87 | $15.48 |
| Efficient EV | 80.7 | 0 | $28.23 | $12.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129 | 1 | $45.16 | $20.65 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Easton, PA
Morning in Easton on Monday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Easton, PA covers 322.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Knights Road, Street Road, US 1 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.3 miles from Bensalem, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensalem, PA to Easton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bensalem, PA to Easton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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