Origin
Bensalem, PA
Afternoon in Bensalem on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensalem, PA to Silver Spring, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
105.3 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 41m
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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Silver Spring, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensalem, PA to Silver Spring, PA covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.46 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
52.6 miles from Bensalem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
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 Silver Spring, 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 left
276 ft
·
11 sec
56
Turn left onto Route 209
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 209
57
Turn right onto Raymondskill Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Raymondskill Road
58
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.6 miles from Bensalem, PA, or about 1h 23m 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 23 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 23m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Spring, 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 105.3 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Bensalem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.46 one way
$34.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.74 | $6.74 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Silver Spring, PA
Afternoon in Silver Spring on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
New Hope, PA
53 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
2h 47m 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?
105.3 mi in 2h 47m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Knights Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Silver Spring, PA is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Silver Spring, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 105.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensalem, PA to Silver Spring, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Silver Spring, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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