How far is Bensalem, PA from Greensburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Greensburg, PA is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.65 mi
05h 24m
Flight
242.45 mi
390.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.45 mi
Kilometers
390.18 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.65 mi
Kilometers
462.92 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-18T10:13
Arrive Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
143.6 mi
02h 42m
To Greensburg
144 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton

    921 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP

    3193 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    276.8 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    1421 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2105 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    837 ft · 23 sec · Mount Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Urania Avenue

    2528 ft · 2 min · South Urania Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Urania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 96%
US 119
4.83 mi · 2%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
Broad Street
1.05 mi
I 276
0.6 mi
South Urania Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
242.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 42m from Bensalem
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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 143.6 miles from Bensalem and 144 miles from Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.47 one way or $82.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 242.45 mi (390.18 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Greensburg

City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population14,082
Coordinates40.3014600, -79.5389300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Greensburg (-79.53893, 40.30146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.42 L · about $41.47
Round trip
$82.95
20.3 gal · 76.84 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.47 $82.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.68 $93.36
Premium $4.95 $50.28 $100.57
Diesel $5.98 $60.70 $121.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Greensburg. The current time is 10:13:10.

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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.