How far is Bensalem, PA from Doylestown, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Doylestown, PA is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.64 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.04 mi
27.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.64 mi
Kilometers
31.6 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doylestown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-19T12:30
Arrive Doylestown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ivyland
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Doylestown
9.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Street Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Second Street Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Bristol Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · East Bristol Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Easton Road

    2004 ft · 38 sec · South Easton Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Easton Road

    43 m · 2 sec · South Easton Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Easton Road

    2607 ft · 51 sec · South Easton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Oakland Avenue

    608 ft · 18 sec · East Oakland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    98 m · 16 sec · South Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East State Street

    119 m · 8 sec · East State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Street Road
7.12 mi · 36%
East Bristol Road
6.75 mi · 34%
Easton Road
2.38 mi · 12%
Second Street Pike
1.37 mi · 7%
South Easton Road
0.9 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Street Road

Turn left onto Street Road

7.12 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ivyland
00h 17m from Bensalem
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Rain Showers near Doylestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Ivyland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Bensalem and 9.8 miles from Doylestown.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Rain Showers near Doylestown.

Stop Ideas Near Ivyland

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 Ivyland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ivyland.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

18 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

24 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

26 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Doylestown. Straight-line distance: 17.04 mi (27.43 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Doylestown

Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Population8,248
Coordinates40.3101100, -75.1298900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Doylestown (-75.12989, 40.31011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Doylestown. The current time is 12:30:42.

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.