Origin
Olyphant, PA
Evening in Olyphant on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olyphant, PA to Bensalem, PA
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
132 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
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6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olyphant, PA
Haneul Trac
Bensalem, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Olyphant, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 132 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Valley Avenue, O'Neill Highway, I 81 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
66 miles from Olyphant, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 132 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Valley Avenue 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 Olyphant, PA to Bensalem, PA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Olyphant, PA to Bensalem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| O'Neill Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 315 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Valley Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olyphant, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on West Lackawanna Avenue
59 ft
·
10 sec
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West Lackawanna Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Valley Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Avenue
3
Continue on O'Neill Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Neill Highway
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale
5
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
7
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 315 South: Pittston
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 476, I 81 North, PATP
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
12
Continue straight
499 ft
·
17 sec
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 276 East: New Jersey
16
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
PA 132: Street Road
18
Turn left onto Street Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Street Road
19
Turn right onto Knights Road
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Knights Road
20
Turn right
135 ft
·
10 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 66 miles from Olyphant, PA, or about 1h 7m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
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 Olyphant, 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 Olyphant, PA
This is one driving day of about 132 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Olyphant, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66 mi from Olyphant, PA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 66 miles from Olyphant, 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
$21.84 one way
$43.68 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.33 | $58.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.86 | $6.34 |
| Efficient EV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.48 | $8.45 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
66 mi in
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
5 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
2h 14m 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 Olyphant, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 132 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Valley Avenue, O'Neill Highway, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66 miles from Olyphant, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.84 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.
The drive from Olyphant, PA to Bensalem, PA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Olyphant, PA to Bensalem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olyphant, PA to Bensalem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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