How far is Bensalem, PA from Colebrookdale, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Colebrookdale, PA is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
55.8 mi
01h 14m
Flight
39.56 mi
63.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.8 mi
Kilometers
89.8 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colebrookdale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-23T05:10
Arrive Colebrookdale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bensalem
27.9 mi
00h 37m
To Colebrookdale
28 mi
00h 37m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.6 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    2484 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1398 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    2154 ft · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    136 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West

    2383 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottstown Bypass

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Allentown

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pottstown Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    866 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24.6 mi · 44%
Pottstown Expressway
14.3 mi · 26%
Pottstown Bypass
4.34 mi · 8%
Pottstown Pike
3.44 mi · 6%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 4%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

24.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 37m from Bensalem
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Colebrookdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Bensalem and 28 miles from Colebrookdale.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Colebrookdale. Straight-line distance: 39.56 mi (63.66 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Colebrookdale

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population5,136
Coordinates40.3076000, -75.6521300
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Colebrookdale (-75.65213, 40.3076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 Colebrookdale. The current time is 05:10:12.

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.