Origin
Silver Spring, PA
Morning in Silver Spring on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, 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
2h 25m
Distance
133 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Spring, PA
Mohamed B.
Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 209, Newton Avenue, Morris Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.05 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.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Silver Spring, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 133 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 133 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 209 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Silver Spring, PA to Bensalem, PA is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Silver Spring, PA to Bensalem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 209 | — | — |
| Newton Avenue | — | — |
| Morris Turnpike | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Woodside Avenue | — | — |
| Route 206 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 209
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on Raymondskill Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Raymondskill Road
2
Merge slight right onto Route 209
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 209
3
Turn right
14 mi
·
20 min
4
Turn right onto Newton Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newton Avenue
5
Turn left onto Morris Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Morris Turnpike
6
Continue on Mill Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
7
Turn right onto Water Street
482 ft
·
12 sec
·
Water Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
9
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Woodside Avenue
7.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Woodside Avenue
12
Continue on Route 206
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 206
13
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
14
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
15
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 206 South: Somerville
19
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
6 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Bartley, Flanders
489 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bartley, Flanders
21
Continue on Flanders - Bartley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Flanders - Bartley Road
22
Continue on Bartley Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bartley Road
23
Turn slight right
197 ft
·
11 sec
24
Turn straight onto Bartley - Long Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bartley - Long Valley Road
25
Continue on Bartley Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bartley Road
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mill Road
27
Continue on Califon-Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Califon-Chester Road
28
Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
High Bridge-Califon Road
29
Continue on Califon-Chester Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Califon-Chester Road
30
Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
High Bridge-Califon Road
31
Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
High Bridge - Califon Road
32
Continue on Fairview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
33
Turn right
236 ft
·
8 sec
34
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
35
Turn right onto Bridge Street
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
37
Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 31 (CR 513)
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 202
39
Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 202
40
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
41
Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbourton Road
42
Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbourton-Rocktown Road
43
Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Trenton-Harbourton Road
44
Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
45
Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jacobs Creek Road
46
Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
47
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 295 North: Philadelphia
48
Merge slight left
6.8 mi
·
8 min
49
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Langhorne
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 South: Langhorne
50
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
51
Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
52
Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
PA 132: Street Road
53
Keep slight right to continue on PA 132 East: Street Road
331 ft
·
10 sec
·
PA 132 East: Street Road
54
Turn straight onto Street Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Street Road
55
Turn right onto Knights Road
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Knights Road
56
Turn right
135 ft
·
10 sec
57
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 66.5 miles from Silver Spring, PA, or about 1h 12m 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 29 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, PA
This is one driving day of about 133 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Silver Spring, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Silver Spring, PA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Silver Spring, 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
$22.05 one way
$44.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
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: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.62 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Morning in Bensalem on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
New Hope, PA
67 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 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 25m 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 Silver Spring, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 209, Newton Avenue, Morris Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Silver Spring, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.05 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 Silver Spring, PA to Bensalem, PA is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Silver Spring, PA to Bensalem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silver Spring, PA to Bensalem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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