Origin
Collingdale, PA
Late night in Collingdale on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collingdale, PA to Bensalem, PA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collingdale, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 28.1-mile drive from Collingdale, PA to Bensalem, PA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Delaware Expressway, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 72% of the journey on high-speed roads. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip is ideal as a single-day excursion with no need for an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, keeping the travel context consistent.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14 miles from Collingdale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 45-minute drive, with 72% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.1 miles on the Delaware Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While primarily a highway drive, you'll also navigate sections on Knights Road and Bartram Avenue, which may offer a slight change of pace before you merge back onto faster thoroughfares. This route generally maintains a steady flow, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Knights Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Clifton Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Clifton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Calcon Hook Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Clifton Avenue
Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 13 / Chester Pike
At end of road, turn left onto US 13 / Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Calcon Hook Road
Turn right onto Calcon Hook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
24.7 mi into trip
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~39m 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
26.2 mi into trip
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~42m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| Knights Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bartram Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Woodhaven Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Calcon Hook Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South 84th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chester Pike | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 20.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collingdale, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on Macdade Boulevard
116 ft
·
11 sec
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Macdade Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
0.3 mi
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59 sec
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Clifton Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 13
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Chester Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Calcon Hook Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Calcon Hook Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Hook Road
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Hook Road
6
Continue on South 84th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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South 84th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto PA 291
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Bartram Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North
9
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Knights Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Woodhaven Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Woodhaven Road
14
Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Knights Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 28.1-mile trip, flexibility is your biggest advantage. Aim to depart when traffic is lightest, likely outside of typical rush hours, to maximize your 45-minute travel time. Since this is a highway-focused drive with only 20.1 miles on the Delaware Expressway as its longest stretch, you might not need many stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $5, and plan for potential traffic delays, especially if traveling during peak commute times. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the specific interchanges for Knights Road and Bartram Avenue beforehand to ensure a smooth transition off the main expressway.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14 miles from Collingdale, PA, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 miles.
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 28.1 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensalem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Collingdale, 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 Collingdale, PA
This is one driving day of about 28.1 miles and 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collingdale, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Delaware Expressway for about 20.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14 mi from Collingdale, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14 miles from Collingdale, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bensalem, PA
The final approach into Bensalem, 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 Bensalem, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bensalem, PA
Late night in Bensalem on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
45m 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 Collingdale, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Knights Road, Bartram Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Collingdale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.66 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 28.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Clifton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Calcon Hook Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Collingdale, PA to Bensalem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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