How far is Bensalem, PA from DuBois, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to DuBois, PA is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and DuBois.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and DuBois.
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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 right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
175.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
1961 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Turn left
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 53 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
25 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and DuBois.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 03h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near DuBois.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to DuBois?
The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Bensalem and 137.9 miles from DuBois.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.72 one way or $79.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near DuBois.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and DuBois. Straight-line distance: 211.69 mi (340.69 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DuBois
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,287 |
| Coordinates | 41.1192300, -78.7600300 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
End: DuBois (-78.76003, 41.11923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $39.72 | $79.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.70 | $89.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.15 | $96.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.13 | $116.25 |
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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