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Trip from Providence, PA to Bensalem, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

34.1 mi

55 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Providence, PA, PA

Providence, PA

Dany Castrejon

township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bensalem, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Providence, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Knights Road, Woodhaven Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 27.3 mi 37m
Knights Road 1.6 mi 2m
Woodhaven Road 1 mi 1m
South Providence Road 0.8 mi 1m
Bullens Lane 0.7 mi 1m
West Rose Valley Road 0.3 mi <1m
Scott Lane 0.2 mi <1m
Chester Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 27.3 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Providence, PA and Bensalem, PA.

1

Start on Beaumont Drive

116 ft · 11 sec · Beaumont Drive
2

Turn left onto Scott Lane

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Scott Lane
3

Turn left onto Bickmore Drive

341 ft · 17 sec · Bickmore Drive
4

Turn right onto West Rose Valley Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Rose Valley Road
5

Turn right onto PA 252

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Providence Road
6

Turn right onto PA 320

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Chester Road
7

Turn left onto Bullens Lane

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Bullens Lane
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on Bullens Lane

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Bullens Lane
9

Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Macdade Boulevard
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 95

27 mi · 37 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 35 Toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on PA 63

0.9 mi · 1 min · Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward Knights Road Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on Woodhaven Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Woodhaven Road
17

Turn right onto Knights Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Knights Road
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left

135 ft · 9 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Philadelphia, PA

17 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.

Popular next leg

Philadelphia, PA to Bensalem, PA

17.5 mi · 26m

Pacing Suggestions

Croydon, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Philadelphia, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Providence, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Scott Lane

Turn left onto Scott Lane

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Rose Valley Road

Turn right onto West Rose Valley Road

Navigation decision point

8
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelp...
7
30.7 mi into trip | ~46m 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
32.2 mi into trip | ~48m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.65 one way

$11.31 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.19 $12.38
premium $4.93 $6.61 $13.23
diesel $5.61 $7.53 $15.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Providence, PA

Afternoon in Providence on Saturday

Local time

4:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Bensalem, PA

Afternoon in Bensalem on Saturday

Local time

4:10 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

43 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

52m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

34.1 mi in 52m, mostly highway — 27.3 mi of that is on Delaware Expressway.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on Delaware Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Knights Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Scott Lane.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Scott Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Rose Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Providence, PA to Bensalem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.

Chester

2.4 mi in | ~6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bensalem, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Scott Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Rose Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bensalem, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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