Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
316.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Newtown, PA covers 316.3 miles and takes about 6h 6m 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 $50.88 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
158.2 miles from Bensalem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 6m drive with frequent turns across 316.3 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| PA 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and Newtown, PA.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Knights Road
Turn left onto Street Road
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
Turn right onto State Route 31
Continue on Three Mile Hill
Turn left
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
Turn slight right onto University Drive
Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield
Turn right onto Big Six Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road
Continue on Morgantown Street
Continue on Morgantown Road
Turn right onto Home Street
Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
Turn left onto Budapest Road
Continue on Budapest Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.2 miles or 3h 3m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newtown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bensalem, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 316.3 miles and 6h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 158.2 mi from Bensalem, PA · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 158.2 miles from Bensalem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Newtown, 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 Newtown, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$50.88 one way
$101.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $57.27 | $114.54 |
| premium | $4.95 | $61.69 | $123.38 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $74.47 | $148.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.9 | 1 | $33.21 | $15.18 |
| Efficient EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.68 | $12.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.5 | 1 | $44.28 | $20.24 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bensalem on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Newtown on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
158 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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