Origin
Bensalem, PA
Afternoon in Bensalem on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to Folcroft, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.6 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensalem, PA
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Folcroft, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Folcroft, PA covers 27.6 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Knights Road, Hook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 20.4 mi | 27m |
| Knights Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hook Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bartram Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Woodhaven Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 84th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Delmar Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 20.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Folcroft, PA.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Knights Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Woodhaven Road
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
Use the left lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 63 East: Bristol Pike
5
Merge onto PA 63
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 14
Toward Bartram Avenue, Essington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Bartram Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bartram Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South 84th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
11
Continue on Hook Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hook Road
12
Continue on Delmar Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delmar Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Delmar Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Knights Road
Turn right onto Knights Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Woodhaven Road
Turn left onto Woodhaven Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 63 East: Bristol Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 63 East: Bristol Pike
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Bartram Avenue, Essington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Bartram Avenue, Essington Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
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
Folcroft, PA
Afternoon in Folcroft on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
42m 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?
27.6 mi in 42m, mostly highway — 20.4 mi of that is on Delaware Expressway.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Knights Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 8 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Knights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Woodhaven Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 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 Folcroft, 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: near the start (Knights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Woodhaven Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State 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 Folcroft, 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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