Origin
Cheltenham, PA
Afternoon in Cheltenham on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheltenham, 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
20m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheltenham, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 11 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Verree Road, Woodhaven Road, Knights Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Verree Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 11 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Verree Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near PA 232 / Oxford Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (PA 232 / Oxford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Verree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (PA 63 / Red Lion Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 232 / Oxford Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 232 / Oxford Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Verree Road
Turn left onto Verree Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 63 / Red Lion Road
Turn right onto PA 63 / Red Lion Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Haldeman Avenue
Turn left onto Haldeman Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Knights Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Knights Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Verree Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Woodhaven Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Knights Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Red Lion Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Haldeman Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rhawn Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Verree Road
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on East Laurel Avenue
150 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on Hasbrook Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hasbrook Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 232
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Oxford Avenue
5
Turn right onto Rhawn Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rhawn Street
6
Turn left onto Verree Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Verree Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto PA 63
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Lion Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Haldeman Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Haldeman Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 1; PA 63
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the exit onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 63
Toward PA 63 East: Woodhaven Road
11
Merge onto PA 63
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward Knights Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Woodhaven Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Woodhaven Road
14
Turn left onto Knights Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Knights Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Bensalem on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph
29% chance
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 11 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Verree Road, Woodhaven Road, Knights Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Cheltenham, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (PA 232 / Oxford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Verree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (PA 63 / Red Lion Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cheltenham, PA to Bensalem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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