How far is Bensalem, PA from Douglass, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Douglass, PA is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Douglass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Douglass.
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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
276.8 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton
1432 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
3229 ft · 2 min · North Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Robertson Street
96 m · 6 sec · Robertson Street
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Continue on Sutersville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sutersville Road
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
979 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Street
49 m · 3 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
3132 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
1279 ft · 25 sec · 1st Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Douglas Run Road
1666 ft · 33 sec · Douglas Run Road
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Turn slight right onto Nichols Hill Road
47 m · 7 sec · Nichols Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nichols Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Douglass.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 05h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bensalem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Douglass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Douglass?
The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km) and usually takes 05h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Bensalem and 148.1 miles from Douglass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.62 one way or $85.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bensalem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Douglass.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Douglass. Straight-line distance: 256.78 mi (413.24 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Douglass
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,582 |
| Coordinates | 40.2439600, -79.8122700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglass (-79.81227, 40.24396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $42.62 | $85.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.97 | $95.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.67 | $103.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.37 | $124.74 |
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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