How far is Bensalem, PA from Clifton Heights, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Clifton Heights, PA is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Clifton Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Clifton Heights.
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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 left onto Woodhaven Road
2399 ft · 44 sec · Woodhaven Road
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 63 East: Bristol Pike
838 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodhaven Road
2661 ft · 41 sec · Woodhaven Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 16 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
2950 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: International Airport
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport
583 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue
1027 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 34th Street
52 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto South 34th Street
1448 ft · 40 sec · South 34th Street
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Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 48th Street
677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street
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Continue on Greenway Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 58th Street
580 ft · 23 sec · South 58th Street
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Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
3108 ft · 2 min · Kingsessing Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Cemetery Avenue
666 ft · 31 sec · Cemetery Avenue
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Continue on Chester Avenue
115 m · 16 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto South 65th Street
1583 ft · 46 sec · South 65th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Chester Avenue
1376 ft · 43 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Lane
734 ft · 35 sec · Church Lane
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Turn sharp left onto Macdade Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Clifton Heights.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Clifton Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Clifton Heights?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Bensalem and 13.3 miles from Clifton Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Clifton Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Clifton Heights. Straight-line distance: 21.91 mi (35.26 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton Heights
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,695 |
| Coordinates | 39.9292800, -75.2963000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton Heights (-75.2963, 39.92928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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