Origin
Penn, PA
Morning in Penn on Friday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Penn, 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
5h 22m
Distance
290.8 mi
468 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn, PA
George Becker
Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Penn, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 290.8 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Penn Adamsburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 285.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.4 miles from Penn, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 290.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 22m highway drive covering 290.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 285.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 285.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Coal Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
11th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Coal Street
At end of road, turn right onto Coal Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Youghogheny Street
Turn left onto South Youghogheny Street
Navigation decision point
7
288.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 18m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 285.1 mi | 5h 10m |
| Street Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Penn Adamsburg Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wendel Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Locust Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 11th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Coal Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 285.1 mi, about 5h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on North Railroad Street
179 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
326 ft
·
16 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
3
Turn right onto Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
11th Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Coal Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Coal Street
6
Turn left onto South Youghogheny Street
320 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Youghogheny Street
7
Continue on Penn Adamsburg Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn Adamsburg Road
8
Continue on Edna Road
496 ft
·
13 sec
·
Edna Road
9
Take the ramp
370 ft
·
10 sec
10
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Take the exit
275 ft
·
10 sec
12
Turn left onto Wendel Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendel Road
13
Turn left onto I 76; PATP
285 mi
·
5 hr 10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto PA 132
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft
·
8 sec
·
Knights Road
17
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 145.4 miles from Penn, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 285.1 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 64 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 24m
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 Penn, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Penn, PA
This is one driving day of about 290.8 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Penn, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 285.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.4 mi from Penn, PA · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.4 miles from Penn, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 285.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.21 one way
$96.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $52.80 | $105.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $56.40 | $112.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.20 | $128.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $37.06
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(285.1 mi)
$37.06
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
$48
Tolls
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.2 | 1 | $30.53 | $13.96 |
| Efficient EV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.45 | $11.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.3 | 1 | $40.71 | $18.61 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Bensalem on Friday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
145 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
7 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
5h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Penn, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 290.8 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Penn Adamsburg 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 145.4 miles from Penn, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.21 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Coal Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Penn, PA to Bensalem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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