How far is Bensalem, PA from Cheltenham, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Cheltenham, PA is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Cheltenham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Cheltenham.
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Start on the route
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Knights Road
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Turn right onto Woodhaven Road
1841 ft · 31 sec · Woodhaven Road
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Take the ramp straight toward PA 63 West
933 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodhaven Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Woodhaven Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, PA 63 West: Philadelphia
1582 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Haldeman Avenue
3197 ft · 1 min · Haldeman Avenue
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Turn right onto Red Lion Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Red Lion Road
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Turn left onto Verree Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Verree Road
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Turn right onto Rhawn Street
3094 ft · 1 min · Rhawn Street
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Turn left onto Oxford Avenue
1172 ft · 40 sec · Oxford Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Hasbrook Avenue
1383 ft · 28 sec · Hasbrook Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 7 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Cheltenham.
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.
Verree Road
Turn left onto Verree Road
3.23 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near Cheltenham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Cheltenham?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bryn Athyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Bensalem and 5.7 miles from Cheltenham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near Cheltenham.
Stop Ideas Near Bryn Athyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bryn Athyn.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Cheltenham. Straight-line distance: 8.13 mi (13.08 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheltenham (-75.09406, 40.06094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
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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