How far is Bensalem, PA from Bushkill, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Bushkill, PA is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.1 mi
02h 19m
Flight
68.38 mi
110.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.38 mi
Kilometers
110.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.1 mi
Kilometers
141.79 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushkill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sat, Apr 18, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-18T07:54
Arrive Bushkill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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

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
Riegelsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
44.1 mi
01h 09m
To Bushkill
44.1 mi
01h 09m

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

Partly 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 Bushkill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 East: Princeton

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Scudder Falls Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun

    1121 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31

    566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

    26.9 mi · 40 min · NJ 31

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania

    73 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)

    1999 ft · 50 sec · ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek

    1245 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass

    30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on Milford Road

    7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Federal Road

    630 ft · 17 sec · Federal Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31
27 mi · 31%
Milford Road
7.08 mi · 8%
NJ 31 North
5.72 mi · 6%
Delaware Expressway
5.5 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.23 mi · 6%
Christopher Columbus Highway
4.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 31

Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

26.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riegelsville
01h 09m from Bensalem
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Partly Sunny near Bushkill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Riegelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Bensalem and 44.1 miles from Bushkill.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riegelsville

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

57 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

62 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

64 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Bushkill. Straight-line distance: 68.38 mi (110.04 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bushkill

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population8,654
Coordinates41.0934300, -75.0018400
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Bushkill (-75.00184, 41.09343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.77 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.41
6.22 gal · 23.54 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.71 $25.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.30 $28.61
Premium $4.95 $15.41 $30.81
Diesel $5.98 $18.60 $37.20

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 Bushkill. The current time is 07:54:55.

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.