How far is Bensalem, PA from Beaver Falls, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Beaver Falls, PA is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (460 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.25 mi
06h 27m
Flight
285.8 mi
459.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.8 mi
Kilometers
459.95 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.25 mi
Kilometers
560.45 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Fri, Apr 17, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-16T19:28
Arrive Beaver Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
173.9 mi
03h 13m
To Beaver Falls
174.4 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Beaver Falls.

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton

    921 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP

    3193 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    339.3 mi · 6 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls

    1454 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Big Beaver Boulevard

    1673 ft · 30 sec · Big Beaver Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Big Beaver Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Big Beaver Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on College Avenue

    1925 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 8th Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · 8th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    140 m · 22 sec · 11th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
339 mi · 97%
Big Beaver Boulevard
2.73 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
4th Avenue
1.27 mi
8th Avenue
1.03 mi
I 276
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

339 mi · 06h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
285.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 13m from Bensalem
Leave By
11:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beaver Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Beaver Falls?

The road trip is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from Bensalem and 174.4 miles from Beaver Falls.

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 62.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.22 one way or $100.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bensalem and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beaver Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, 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 Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Beaver Falls. Straight-line distance: 285.8 mi (459.95 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Beaver Falls

#2 Beaver Falls

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,255
Coordinates40.7520100, -80.3192300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Beaver Falls (-80.31923, 40.75201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.29 gal
46.52 L · about $50.22
Round trip
$100.43
24.58 gal · 93.04 L
Estimated CO2
109.2 kg one way
Round trip: 218.4 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $50.22 $100.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.52 $113.04
Premium $4.95 $60.88 $121.77
Diesel $5.98 $73.49 $146.99

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Beaver Falls. The current time is 19:28:10.

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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.