How far is Bensalem, PA from Cecil, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Cecil, PA is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
328.34 mi
06h 16m
Flight
275.78 mi
443.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.78 mi
Kilometers
443.83 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.34 mi
Kilometers
528.42 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cecil
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-15T12:22
Arrive Cecil
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
163.9 mi
03h 08m
To Cecil
164.4 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton

    51 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 121 South: Green Tree

    893 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Greentree Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Greentree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Washington Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Millers Run Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Millers Run Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parks Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Parks Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hickory Grade Road

    1741 ft · 59 sec · Hickory Grade Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Grade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 90%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
17.1 mi · 5%
Greentree Road
4.01 mi · 1%
Millers Run Road
3.59 mi · 1%
Washington Pike
2 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
275.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
03h 08m from Bensalem
Leave By
11:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Bensalem and 164.4 miles from Cecil.

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

The direct path is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.36 one way or $94.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecil.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Cecil. Straight-line distance: 275.78 mi (443.83 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Cecil

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population13,220
Coordinates40.3295100, -80.1708900
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Cecil (-80.17089, 40.32951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.86 L · about $47.36
Round trip
$94.71
23.18 gal · 87.72 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.36 $94.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.30 $106.60
Premium $4.95 $57.42 $114.83
Diesel $5.98 $69.31 $138.62

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Cecil. The current time is 12:22:18.

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.