How far is Bensalem, PA from Jeannette, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Jeannette, PA is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Jeannette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Jeannette.
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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
276.8 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
1791 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
6 mi · 6 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Greensburg, Irwin
1779 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2031 ft · 59 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Agnew Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Agnew Road
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Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
94 m · 9 sec · Lewis Avenue
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Continue on Chambers Avenue
2655 ft · 1 min · Chambers Avenue
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Turn right onto Cuyler Avenue
567 ft · 25 sec · Cuyler Avenue
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
981 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn slight left onto Gaskill Avenue
49 m · 3 sec · Gaskill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gaskill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Jeannette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Jeannette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Jeannette?
The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.4 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 145 miles from Bensalem and 145.5 miles from Jeannette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.88 one way or $83.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Jeannette.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Jeannette. Straight-line distance: 246.54 mi (396.76 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jeannette
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.3281200, -79.6153200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jeannette (-79.61532, 40.32812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $41.88 | $83.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.14 | $94.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.78 | $101.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.30 | $122.59 |
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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