How far is Beaver Falls, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Beaver Falls, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (460 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaver Falls and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Falls and Bensalem.
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Start on 11th Street
140 m · 26 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · 8th Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1925 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Big Beaver Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 76
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
339.8 mi · 6 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road
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Turn right onto Knights Road
80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaver Falls and Bensalem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
340 mi · 06h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beaver Falls and Partly Sunny near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaver Falls to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km) and usually takes 05h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Beaver Falls and 174 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.8 miles (460 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.05 one way or $100.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beaver Falls and Partly Sunny near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
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Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaver Falls and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 285.8 mi (459.95 km).
#1 Beaver Falls
City in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,255 |
| Coordinates | 40.7520100, -80.3192300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $50.05 | $100.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.34 | $112.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $60.69 | $121.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $73.26 | $146.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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