How far is Bensalem, PA from Hollidaysburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Hollidaysburg, PA is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
238.75 mi
04h 26m
Flight
182.59 mi
293.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.59 mi
Kilometers
293.85 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.75 mi
Kilometers
384.23 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollidaysburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive Hollidaysburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Bensalem
119.2 mi
02h 13m
To Hollidaysburg
119.6 mi
02h 13m

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
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 36, PA 164: Roaring Spring, Portage

    2483 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodbury Pike

    1058 ft · 27 sec · Woodbury Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Charger Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Charger Highway

  18. 18

    Keep left to continue on Charger Highway

    2008 ft · 38 sec · Charger Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Penn Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Penn Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Blair Street

    111 m · 11 sec · Blair Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    120 m · 19 sec · Clark Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Juniata Street

    96 m · 14 sec · South Juniata Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Juniata Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206 mi · 86%
I 99 North
22.5 mi · 9%
Charger Highway
5.1 mi · 2%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
I 276
0.6 mi
PA 36
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

206 mi · 03h 43m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 13m from Bensalem
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Hollidaysburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Bensalem and 119.6 miles from Hollidaysburg.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.40 one way or $68.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Hollidaysburg.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Hollidaysburg. Straight-line distance: 182.59 mi (293.85 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Hollidaysburg

Borough of Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,632
Coordinates40.4272900, -78.3889000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Hollidaysburg (-78.3889, 40.42729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.89 L · about $34.40
Round trip
$68.81
16.84 gal · 63.78 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.40 $68.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.72 $77.45
Premium $4.95 $41.71 $83.43
Diesel $5.98 $50.35 $100.70

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 Hollidaysburg. The current time is 03:45:29.

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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.