How far is Bensalem, PA from Ambler, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Ambler, PA is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Ambler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Ambler.
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Start on the route
41 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Knights Road
80 m · 8 sec · Knights Road
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
3193 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
12.4 mi · 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
3203 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 309 North: Ambler
2348 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
2335 ft · 36 sec · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue
1104 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2798 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Bethlehem Pike
1071 ft · 26 sec · South Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto Mattison Avenue
2053 ft · 2 min · Mattison Avenue
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Continue on South Ridge Avenue
107 m · 15 sec · South Ridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Ambler.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
12.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Rain Showers near Ambler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Ambler?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Warminster Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Bensalem and 9.3 miles from Ambler.
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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Rain Showers near Ambler.
Stop Ideas Near Warminster Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
City Hall North
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warminster Heights.
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Ambler. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ambler
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,496 |
| Coordinates | 40.1545500, -75.2215700 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ambler (-75.22157, 40.15455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
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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