Origin
Bensalem, PA
Night in Bensalem on Friday
Local time
9:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to Cheltenham, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Cheltenham, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Cheltenham, PA covers 11.4 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Knights Road, Woodhaven Road, PA 63 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 11.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Cheltenham, PA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensalem, PA to Cheltenham, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Knights Road | — | — |
| Woodhaven Road | — | — |
| PA 63 West | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | — | — |
| Haldeman Avenue | — | — |
| Red Lion Road | — | — |
| Verree Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Knights Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Cheltenham, PA.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Knights Road
3
Turn right onto Woodhaven Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
4
Take the ramp straight toward PA 63 West
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
PA 63 West
5
Merge slight left onto Woodhaven Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodhaven Road
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, PA 63 West: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 1 South, PA 63 West: Philadelphia
7
Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
8
Turn slight right onto Haldeman Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Haldeman Avenue
9
Turn right onto Red Lion Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Lion Road
10
Turn left onto Verree Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Verree Road
11
Turn right onto Rhawn Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rhawn Street
12
Turn left onto Oxford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oxford Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto Hasbrook Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hasbrook Avenue
14
Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
15
Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Cheltenham, PA
Night in Cheltenham on Friday
Local time
9:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Cheltenham, PA covers 11.4 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Knights Road, Woodhaven Road, PA 63 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Cheltenham, PA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensalem, PA to Cheltenham, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bensalem, PA to Cheltenham, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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