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Trip from White Oak, 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

5h 30m

Distance

295.7 mi

476 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 17m ★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 22m

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

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Downtown White Oak, PA, PA

White Oak, PA

Mohan Nannapaneni

township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bensalem, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from White Oak, PA to Bensalem, PA covers 295.7 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Way, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 285.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.02 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

147.8 miles from White Oak, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 285.2 mi 5h 10m
Lincoln Way 4.3 mi 7m
Lincoln Highway 3.3 mi 6m
Street Road 1.7 mi 2m
Knights Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 285.2 mi, about 5h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

69 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right

73 ft · 7 sec
3

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

3.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on Lincoln Way

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Lincoln Way
5

Turn slight right onto US 30

3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
7

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road
Toward PATP, I 76
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 76; PATP

285 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto PA 132

1.7 mi · 2 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Turn right onto Knights Road

261 ft · 8 sec · Knights Road
13

Turn right

135 ft · 9 sec
14

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 147.8 miles from White Oak, PA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 285.2 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 65 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 147.8 miles or 2h 47m 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 30m

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 White Oak, 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 White Oak, PA

This is one driving day of about 295.7 miles and 5h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from White Oak, 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 285.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

148 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

Cumberland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.8 miles from White Oak, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 285.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 253.4

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

2.5 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 253.4

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.1

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

China Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+17248634483

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.1

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Carriage Inn Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127511044

Visit website

Pomod'oro Pizza and Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 253.4

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16108730405

Visit website

Lione's Pizza Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 253.4

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+16108732500

Visit website

Cenacolo Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17245155983

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.1

Hunker, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 274.6

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 274.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 190.1

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Otherworld Philadelphia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 295.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12673325391

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 293.5 — 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 | Lincoln Way

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward PATP, I 76

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PATP, I 76
7
8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
5
8.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge onto I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
293.5 mi into trip | ~5h 26m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.02 one way

$98.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $53.69 $107.38
premium $4.93 $57.35 $114.69
diesel $5.61 $65.29 $130.57

Estimated Tolls: $37.08

Pennsylvania Turnpike (285.2 mi) $37.08

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

$49

Tolls

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$111–$136

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.7 1 $31.05 $14.19
Efficient EV 73.9 0 $25.87 $11.83
EV Truck/SUV 118.3 1 $41.40 $18.92

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

White Oak, PA

Afternoon in White Oak on Saturday

Local time

1:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bensalem, PA

Afternoon in Bensalem on Saturday

Local time

1:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

148 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

5h 30m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 265.1
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 163.1
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 61.2
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 214.1
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour $1 near mile 275.3
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 275.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

295.7 mi in 5h 30m, mostly highway — 285.2 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 285.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Way. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lincoln Way.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Lincoln Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 30m. Total distance: 295.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 285.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $37.08 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lincoln Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bensalem, PA before the return drive.

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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