How far is Bensalem, PA from Hilltown, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Hilltown, PA is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
151.6 mi
03h 03m
Flight
128.26 mi
206.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.26 mi
Kilometers
206.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.6 mi
Kilometers
243.98 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilltown
Sat, Apr 11, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sat, Apr 11, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-11T02:55
Arrive Hilltown
Sat, Apr 11, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:52 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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
75.7 mi
01h 31m
To Hilltown
75.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

    1619 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    651 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin

    1389 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Heidlersburg Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Arendtsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street

    33 m · 4 sec · North High Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chambersburg Street

    1899 ft · 52 sec · Chambersburg Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cashtown Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Cashtown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on High Street

    146 m · 16 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hilltown Road

    988 ft · 43 sec · Hilltown Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hilltown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
115 mi · 76%
US 15 South
19.4 mi · 13%
Heidlersburg Road
5.58 mi · 4%
Cashtown Road
3.46 mi · 2%
Arendtsville Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

115 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 31m from Bensalem
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Hilltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Bensalem and 75.9 miles from Hilltown.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Hilltown.

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clay, 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 Clay.

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Hilltown. Straight-line distance: 128.26 mi (206.41 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Hilltown

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population16,031
Coordinates39.8939800, -77.3588700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Hilltown (-77.35887, 39.89398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.72
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.86 $43.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.60 $49.21
Premium $4.95 $26.50 $53.01
Diesel $5.98 $31.99 $63.99

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Hilltown. The current time is 02:55:41.

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.