How far is Ambler, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Ambler, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.54 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.69 mi
23.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ambler.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.69 mi
Kilometers
23.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.54 mi
Kilometers
29.83 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Ambler
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ambler
2026-04-19T09:47
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ambler
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hatboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Ambler
9.1 mi
00h 12m
To Bensalem
9.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ambler and Bensalem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ambler and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on South Ridge Avenue

    10 m · 6 sec · South Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Butler Avenue

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Butler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Lindenwold Avenue

    1535 ft · 1 min · Lindenwold Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Bethlehem Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Bethlehem Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2987 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP, PA 309

    43 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    619 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276, PATP: PA Turnpike

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey

    1591 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ambler and Bensalem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 71%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 9%
South Bethlehem Pike
1.23 mi · 7%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.57 mi · 3%
I 276
0.43 mi · 2%
PA 132
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatboro
00h 12m from Ambler
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ambler and Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ambler to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hatboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Ambler and 9.4 miles from Bensalem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ambler and Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Hatboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hatboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

City Hall North

Philadelphia , PA
82 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hatboro.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

17 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ambler and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).

Ambler

#1 Ambler

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,496
Coordinates40.1545500, -75.2215700
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: South Ridge Avenue (-75.221478, 40.154602)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ambler and Bensalem. The current time is 09:47:56.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.