Origin
Bensalem, PA
Afternoon in Bensalem on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to Lackawaxen, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
122 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
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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Lackawaxen, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Lackawaxen, PA covers 122 miles and takes about 3h 16m 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 $20.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61 miles from Bensalem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 122 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m 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 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 122 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 64 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 Lackawaxen, PA is easy. At 3h 16m 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 Lackawaxen, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Knights Road | — | — |
| Street Road | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr | — | — |
| I 295 East | — | — |
| Delaware Expressway | — | — |
| Scudder Falls Bridge | — | — |
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 Lackawaxen, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 East: Princeton
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 295 East: Princeton
8
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Delaware Expressway
9
Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scudder Falls Bridge
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
12
Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jacobs Creek Road
13
Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
14
Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Trenton-Harbourton Road
15
Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbourton-Rocktown Road
16
Continue on Harbourton Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbourton Road
17
At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
19
Keep slight left
427 ft
·
6 sec
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
NJ 31
21
Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
12 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 31
22
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
23
Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
24
Turn right onto Bridge Street
387 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bridge Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right
236 ft
·
9 sec
27
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
28
Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
High Bridge - Califon Road
29
Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
High Bridge-Califon Road
30
Continue on Califon-Chester Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Califon-Chester Road
31
Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
High Bridge-Califon Road
32
Continue on Califon-Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Califon-Chester Road
33
Continue on West Mill Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Mill Road
34
Turn left onto Schooley's Mountain Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Schooley's Mountain Road
35
Continue on Mountain Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Avenue
36
Turn right onto Willow Grove Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Grove Street
37
Turn left onto Bilby Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bilby Road
38
At the end of the road, turn right onto Allamuchy Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Allamuchy Road
39
Continue on Hackettstown Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hackettstown Road
40
Continue on Decker Pond Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Decker Pond Road
41
Turn left onto Kennedy Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Kennedy Road
42
Turn right onto Wolf's Corner Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolf's Corner Road
43
Continue on Springdale - Greendell Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Springdale - Greendell Road
44
Continue on Springdale - Greendale Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Springdale - Greendale Road
45
Continue on Greendale Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Greendale Road
46
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
47
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
48
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street
338 ft
·
18 sec
·
Water Street
49
Exit the roundabout onto Water Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Water Street
50
Turn left onto Mill Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
51
Continue on Newton - Halsey Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Newton - Halsey Road
52
Turn right onto Newton Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newton Avenue
53
Turn left
14 mi
·
20 min
54
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
55
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
56
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
57
Continue on East Harford Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Harford Street
58
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
59
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
60
Turn straight
4.6 mi
·
9 min
61
Turn slight right
164 ft
·
7 sec
62
Continue on Scenic Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Scenic Drive
63
Turn right
131 ft
·
4 sec
64
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 61 miles from Bensalem, PA, or about 1h 38m 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 27 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lackawaxen, 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 122 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 61 mi from Bensalem, PA · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61 miles from Bensalem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lackawaxen, PA
The final approach into Lackawaxen, 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 Lackawaxen, 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
$20.23 one way
$40.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.15 | $44.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.66 | $47.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Lackawaxen, PA
Afternoon in Lackawaxen on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Bangor, PA
61 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
7 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
3h 16m 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 Lackawaxen, PA covers 122 miles and takes about 3h 16m 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 61 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 $20.23 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is easy. At 3h 16m 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 Lackawaxen, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bensalem, PA to Lackawaxen, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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