Origin
East Earl, PA
Evening in East Earl on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Earl, PA to Bensalem, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Earl, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.5-mile drive from East Earl, PA to Bensalem, PA takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with some time on Main Street and Street Road as you approach your destination. The route is predominantly highway, with an estimated fuel cost of $11. Since there are no recommended stops, this is a quick journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It's an efficient option if you're looking for a direct path between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
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
32.8 miles from East Earl, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for 81% of this 65.5-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 53.1 miles primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for most of your journey, with opportunities to maintain highway speeds. As you transition off the turnpike and onto local roads like Main Street and Street Road, the character will shift, offering a brief change of scenery before you reach Bensalem.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 53.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 322 / Division Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 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 0.3 miles (US 322 / Division Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (PA 23 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 322 / Division Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 322 / Division Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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PA 23 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto PA 23 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 76, PATP
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76, PATP
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
7
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street 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 East Earl, PA to Bensalem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
9.6 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 53.1 mi | 56m |
| Main Street | 7.8 mi | 14m |
| Street Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Morgantown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Springville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Earl Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Division Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morgantown Expressway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 53.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Earl, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on East Earl Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Earl Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 322
391 ft
·
14 sec
·
Division Highway
3
Turn left onto PA 897
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springville Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 23
7.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto PA 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 76, PATP
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 176
326 ft
·
4 sec
·
Morgantown Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 76; PATP
53 mi
·
56 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 132
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft
·
8 sec
·
Knights Road
13
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 20-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with this 65.5-mile drive. Leaving in the morning or afternoon works well, but be mindful of potential rush hour traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike as you get closer to the Philadelphia area. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical trip. Plan to refuel before you leave East Earl or once you arrive in Bensalem, as there are no specific stops recommended along the way. The longest stretch on the turnpike is over 53 miles, so plan your restroom breaks accordingly before or after this segment.
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 32.8 miles from East Earl, PA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensalem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving East Earl, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Earl, PA
This is one driving day of about 65.5 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from East Earl, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 53.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from East Earl, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from East Earl, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.70 | $25.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.90
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(53.1 mi)
$6.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:59 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
1 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
1h 20m 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 East Earl, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Main Street, Street 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 32.8 miles from East Earl, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.86 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 65.5 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 0.3 miles (US 322 / Division Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (PA 23 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from East Earl, PA to Bensalem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
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