How far is Bensalem, PA from Carnegie, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Carnegie, PA is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.15 mi
05h 58m
Flight
271.39 mi
436.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.39 mi
Kilometers
436.76 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.15 mi
Kilometers
513.63 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carnegie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Carnegie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 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
5:02 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
159.3 mi
02h 59m
To Carnegie
159.8 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    295.6 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

    1124 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie

    1222 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Jane Street

    135 m · 24 sec · Jane Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    125 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    81 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 93%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
18.8 mi · 6%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
I 376 West
0.66 mi
I 276
0.6 mi
PA 50
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

296 mi · 05h 21m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
271.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 59m from Bensalem
Leave By
5:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Carnegie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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 159.3 miles from Bensalem and 159.8 miles from Carnegie.

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

The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Carnegie.

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 Carnegie. Straight-line distance: 271.39 mi (436.76 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Carnegie

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,752
Coordinates40.4086800, -80.0833900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Carnegie (-80.08339, 40.40868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.63 L · about $46.01
Round trip
$92.02
22.52 gal · 85.26 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.01 $92.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.78 $103.57
Premium $4.95 $55.78 $111.56
Diesel $5.98 $67.33 $134.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Carnegie. The current time is 00:36:25.

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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.