Origin
Brookhaven, PA
Evening in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, PA to Bensalem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Knights Road, Woodhaven Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 33.6 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and Knights Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 miles on Delaware Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Knights Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
8
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelp...
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
6
31.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Knights Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Knights Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brookhaven, PA to Bensalem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 27.3 mi | 37m |
| Knights Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Woodhaven Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MacDade Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 27.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on PA 352
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
3
Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
4
Continue on Macdade Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Knights Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Woodhaven Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
12
Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Knights Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Brookhaven, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Brookhaven, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bensalem, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bensalem, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bensalem, PA
Evening in Bensalem on Friday
Local time
7:04 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
26 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
49m 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 Brookhaven, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Knights Road, Woodhaven Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Brookhaven, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brookhaven, PA to Bensalem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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