How far is Bensalem, PA from Bloomsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Bloomsburg, PA is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Bloomsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Bloomsburg.
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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
52.6 mi · 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
1126 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Bernville Road
118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bernville Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Drive
608 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Old Bernville Road
62 m · 12 sec · Old Bernville Road
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Turn left onto Fairview Drive
2.3 mi · 6 min · Fairview Drive
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Continue on Fairview Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Fairview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Zeigler Road
1716 ft · 1 min · Zeigler Road
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Turn right onto Park Road
7 m · 1 sec · Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Bloomsburg.
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
52.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Bloomsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Bloomsburg?
The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Bensalem and 40.5 miles from Bloomsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Bloomsburg.
Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland
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 West Pikeland.
Exton
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Paoli
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Bloomsburg. Straight-line distance: 60.32 mi (97.08 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomsburg
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,749 |
| Coordinates | 40.4295400, -76.0132700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomsburg (-76.01327, 40.42954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
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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