How far is Bensalem, PA from Collegeville, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Collegeville, PA is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Collegeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Collegeville.
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Start on the route
41 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Knights Road
80 m · 8 sec · Knights Road
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
3193 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Norristown, Ridge Pike
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike
1.1 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Ridge Pike
1708 ft · 59 sec · East Ridge Pike
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Turn left onto Conshohocken Road
631 ft · 25 sec · Conshohocken Road
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Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
97 m · 21 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Ridge Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Ridge Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
608 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 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 Collegeville.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Rain Showers Likely near Collegeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Collegeville?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Bensalem and 16.4 miles from Collegeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Rain Showers Likely near Collegeville.
Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh
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 Whitemarsh.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Collegeville. Straight-line distance: 27.01 mi (43.47 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collegeville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,093 |
| Coordinates | 40.1856600, -75.4515700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collegeville (-75.45157, 40.18566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
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 19, 2026
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