How far is Bensalem, PA from Brentwood, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Brentwood, PA is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.74 mi
05h 54m
Flight
265.56 mi
427.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.56 mi
Kilometers
427.38 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.74 mi
Kilometers
495.26 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-19T05:25
Arrive Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bensalem
153.6 mi
02h 57m
To Brentwood
154.1 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    284.7 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Delwar Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Delwar Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Streets Run Road

    842 ft · 28 sec · Streets Run Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Prospect Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prospect Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Willock Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Willock Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Willock Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 93%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.57 mi · 1%
Lebanon Church Road
2.81 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

285 mi · 05h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
265.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 57m from Bensalem
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.6 miles from Bensalem and 154.1 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.37 one way or $88.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 265.56 mi (427.38 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Brentwood

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population9,203
Coordinates40.3706300, -79.9747700
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Brentwood (-79.97477, 40.37063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.11 L · about $44.37
Round trip
$88.75
21.72 gal · 82.22 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.37 $88.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.95 $99.89
Premium $4.95 $53.80 $107.60
Diesel $5.98 $64.94 $129.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Brentwood. The current time is 05:25:00.

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.