Origin
West Norriton, PA
Afternoon in West Norriton on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Norriton, 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
40m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Norriton, PA
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Bensalem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Norriton, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, West Main Street, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 26.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and West Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.4 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 19 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 18.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and West Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
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 14 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, Ne...
9
6.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allento...
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Norriton, PA and Bensalem, PA, road signs point toward Patp, New Jersey and Allentown.
Patp
5.8 mi in
|
~15m
New Jersey
5.8 mi in
|
~15m
Allentown
6.1 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Street Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Sandy Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Plymouth Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Airy Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Marshall Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Norriton, PA and Bensalem, PA.
1
Start on Juanita Road
507 ft
·
27 sec
·
Juanita Road
2
Turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Schuylkill Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto Markley Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Markley Street
5
Turn right onto US 202 Truck
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Marshall Street
6
Turn right onto Arch Street
528 ft
·
21 sec
·
Arch Street
7
Turn left onto East Airy Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Airy Street
8
Continue on Sandy Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sandy Street
9
Continue on Sandy Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sandy Hill Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Plymouth Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymouth Road
11
Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Germantown Pike
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 276; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto PA 132
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft
·
8 sec
·
Knights Road
18
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.39
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.4 mi)
$2.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Bensalem on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:47PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
15 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
40m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Norriton, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, West Main Street, Street 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 13.4 miles from West Norriton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Norriton, PA and Bensalem, PA, road signs point toward Patp, New Jersey and Allentown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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