How far is Bensalem, PA from Birdsboro, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Birdsboro, PA is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Birdsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Birdsboro.
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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
24.6 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
2484 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1398 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Schuylkill Expressway
2154 ft · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West
2383 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway
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Continue on Pottstown Expressway
14.3 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway
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Continue on Pottstown Bypass
8.4 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
608 ft · 19 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Turn left onto River Bridge Road
2156 ft · 1 min · River Bridge Road
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Continue on River Road
133 m · 14 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Main Street East
4.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street East
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
116 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1745 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
34 m · 6 sec · North Water Street
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Turn right onto Oklahoma Street
36 m · 5 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Birdsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
24.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Birdsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Birdsboro?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Bensalem and 30 miles from Birdsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Birdsboro.
Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Birdsboro. Straight-line distance: 46.35 mi (74.6 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birdsboro
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,128 |
| Coordinates | 40.2645400, -75.8040900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birdsboro (-75.80409, 40.26454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
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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