How far is Bensalem, PA from Ellwood City, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Ellwood City, PA is about 347.5 miles (559.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Ellwood City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Ellwood City.
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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
339.3 mi · 6 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls
1454 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Big Beaver Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arthur Street
1346 ft · 51 sec · Arthur Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1128 ft · 33 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Fountain Avenue
67 m · 11 sec · Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Keystone Way
11 m · 3 sec · Keystone Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Keystone Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Ellwood City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
339 mi · 06h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bensalem and Rain Showers near Ellwood City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Ellwood City?
The road trip is about 347.5 miles (559.3 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from Bensalem and 174 miles from Ellwood City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.09 one way or $100.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bensalem and Rain Showers near Ellwood City.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Ellwood City. Straight-line distance: 285.17 mi (458.93 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellwood City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,649 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -80.2864500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellwood City (-80.28645, 40.86173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $50.09 | $100.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.38 | $112.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $60.74 | $121.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $73.31 | $146.63 |
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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