Origin
Lock Haven, PA
Night in Lock Haven on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lock Haven, PA to Bensalem, PA
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
199.7 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lock Haven, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bensalem, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Spanning 199.7 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Lock Haven to Bensalem typically takes about 3 hours and 21 minutes. Because the route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, you should budget approximately $32 for fuel. It is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will transition from the Northeast region of Lock Haven toward the eastern edge of the state, navigating local roads throughout the entire journey. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over highway cruising.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.8 miles from Lock Haven, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, as the route avoids highway driving entirely with a 0% highway share. You will navigate via East Church Street, North Jay Street, and Paul Mack Boulevard, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because there are no long stretches of interstate, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on East Church Street, meaning you will be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm. The road's personality is defined by its constant turns and local focus, making it a technical drive that demands engagement from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Church Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lock Haven, PA to Bensalem, PA is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lock Haven, PA to Bensalem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul Mack Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 220 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Appalachian Throughway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lock Haven, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on Mill Street
295 ft
·
18 sec
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Mill Street
2
Turn left onto East Church Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn right onto North Jay Street
341 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Jay Street
4
Continue on Paul Mack Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Paul Mack Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 South: Milesburg, State College
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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US 220 South: Milesburg, State College
6
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Throughway
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Appalachian Throughway
7
Take the exit left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
10
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 276 East: New Jersey
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
PA 132: Street Road
16
Turn left onto Street Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Street Road
17
Turn right onto Knights Road
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Knights Road
18
Turn right
135 ft
·
10 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 199.7-mile trek relies on local roads rather than major highways, plan for a steady pace and keep an eye on your navigation to handle the frequent turns. You only need to build in one stop to keep your energy up during the 3-hour and 21-minute duration. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to navigate local traffic effectively and arrive in Bensalem before the day is out. Because you aren't tethered to high-speed corridors, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break. Always keep your fuel budget of $32 in mind, as local-road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway cruising.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.8 miles from Lock Haven, PA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.8 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
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 Lock Haven, 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 Lock Haven, PA
This is one driving day of about 199.7 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lock Haven, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.8 mi from Lock Haven, PA · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.8 miles from Lock Haven, 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
$33.04 one way
$66.09 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.37 | $88.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.97 | $9.59 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.96 | $12.78 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Night in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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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
3 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
3h 21m 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 Lock Haven, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 199.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Church Street, North Jay Street, Paul Mack Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.8 miles from Lock Haven, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lock Haven, PA to Bensalem, PA is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lock Haven, PA to Bensalem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lock Haven, PA to Bensalem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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