How far is Bensalem, PA from Bangor, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Bangor, PA is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.63 mi
01h 52m
Flight
54.27 mi
87.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.27 mi
Kilometers
87.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.63 mi
Kilometers
102.41 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tinicum
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
31.8 mi
00h 56m
To Bangor
31.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Knights Road

    80 m · 8 sec · Knights Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Street Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Street Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Second Street Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Bristol Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · East Bristol Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto York Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · York Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Swamp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Swamp Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Swamp Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Easton Road

    21.2 mi · 34 min · North Easton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Delaware Drive

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Delaware Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Browns Drive

    2116 ft · 2 min · Browns Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Well Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old Well Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgan Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Philadelphia Road

    2244 ft · 40 sec · Old Philadelphia Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint John Street

    1781 ft · 45 sec · Saint John Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Smith Avenue

    1404 ft · 37 sec · North Smith Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    135 m · 12 sec · South 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · South 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centre Square

    102 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto North 3rd Street

    1497 ft · 57 sec · North 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on College Avenue

    1580 ft · 27 sec · College Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Cattell Street

    2980 ft · 2 min · Cattell Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Knox Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Knox Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Sullivan Trail

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Sullivan Trail

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kesslersville Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Kesslersville Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Bangor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bangor Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3271 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Easton Road
21.2 mi · 33%
Street Road
7.12 mi · 11%
Kesslersville Road
5.96 mi · 9%
York Road
5.13 mi · 8%
East Bristol Road
4.08 mi · 6%
South Delaware Drive
3.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Easton Road

Turn right onto North Easton Road

21.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinicum
00h 56m from Bensalem
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tinicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Bensalem and 31.8 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Tinicum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tinicum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 54.27 mi (87.34 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,210
Coordinates40.8656500, -75.2065700
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Bangor (-75.20657, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.39
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.19 $18.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.95 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.98 $13.46 $26.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Bangor. The current time is 09:17:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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