Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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West Norriton, PA
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The drive from Bensalem, PA to West Norriton, PA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, West Main Street, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 41m highway drive covering 27.4 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and West Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and West Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Norristown, Ridge Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bensalem, PA and West Norriton, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Chester and Norristown.
Patp
Allentown
Chester
Norristown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Street Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Lafayette Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Ridge Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Ridge Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem, PA and West Norriton, PA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Knights Road
Turn left onto PA 132
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 476; PATP
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
Continue on I 476
Take the exit
Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on East Ridge Pike
Turn left onto SR3013
Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue
Turn right onto Juanita Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bensalem on Friday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in West Norriton on Friday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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