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Trip from Bensalem, PA to Meadville, PA

Drive Time

7h 5m

Distance

385.6 mi

621 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
6h 55m ★
6 AM
7h 6m
8 AM
7h 28m
10 AM
7h 14m
12 PM
7h 11m
3 PM
7h 15m
5 PM
7h 27m
8 PM
6h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bensalem, PA, PA

Bensalem, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Bensalem, PA to Meadville, PA covers 385.6 miles and takes about 7h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 256.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.81 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

192.8 miles from Bensalem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Bensalem, PA to Meadville, PA covers 385.6 miles and takes about 7h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 256.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 385.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 276, PATP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 276, PATP
8
3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
7
20.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
6
94.9 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
8
384.7 mi into trip | ~7h 3m in | US 322 / Park Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / Park Avenue toward US 322 East: Park Avenue, Linden Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 322 East: Park Avenue, Linden Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Bensalem, PA and Meadville, PA, road signs point toward Allentown and Mount Pocono.

Allentown

20.3 mi in | ~24m

Mount Pocono

94.9 mi in | ~1h 46m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 256.6 mi 4h 37m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 74.2 mi 1h 20m
I 79 29.6 mi 31m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 17.1 mi 18m
Street Road 1.9 mi 3m
Smock Highway 1 mi 1m
Park Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Conneaut Lake Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Meadville, PA.

1

Start on this road

135 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Knights Road

261 ft · 7 sec · Knights Road
3

Turn left onto PA 132

1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
5

Merge onto US 1

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 276, PATP Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 276; PATP

17 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 476 North: Allentown
11

Merge onto I 476; PATP

74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
15

Merge onto I 80

257 mi · 4 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
16

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
17

Merge onto I 79

30 mi · 31 min · I 79
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville
19

Turn straight onto US 6; US 19; US 322

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on US 6; US 19; US 322

1.0 mi · 1 min · Smock Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

0.9 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
Toward US 322 East: Park Avenue, Linden Street Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22

Arrive at destination

Park Avenue

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.8 miles from Bensalem, PA, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 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 85 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 192.8 miles or 3h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meadville, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bensalem, PA

This is one driving day of about 385.6 miles and 7h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Bensalem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 256.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 192.8 mi from Bensalem, PA · 3h 33m into the drive

Downtown Corning, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

193 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 192.8 miles from Bensalem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.

Arriving in Meadville, PA

The final approach into Meadville, 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 Meadville, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 26.6
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $1 near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 26.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.81 one way

$127.61 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $69.82 $139.64
premium $4.92 $74.72 $149.44
diesel $5.64 $85.67 $171.33

Estimated Tolls: $11.87

Pennsylvania Turnpike (91.2 mi) $11.87

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$101–$126

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 134.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 115.7 1 $40.49 $18.51
Efficient EV 96.4 1 $33.74 $15.42
EV Truck/SUV 154.2 1 $53.98 $24.68

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bensalem, PA

Morning in Bensalem on Monday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Meadville, PA

Morning in Meadville on Monday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

9 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

7h 5m 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 Meadville, PA covers 385.6 miles and takes about 7h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.8 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 $63.81 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 385.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bensalem, PA and Meadville, PA, road signs point toward Allentown and Mount Pocono.

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