How far is Bensalem, PA from Jefferson Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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
304.15 mi
05h 48m
Flight
263.14 mi
423.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.14 mi
Kilometers
423.48 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.15 mi
Kilometers
489.49 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-15T14:25
Arrive Jefferson Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bensalem
151.8 mi
02h 54m
To Jefferson Hills
152.4 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Jefferson Hills.

  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 right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton

    1432 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    718 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Hayden Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Clairton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Clairton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Taber Drive

    43 m · 6 sec · Taber Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Redcliff Drive

    1186 ft · 57 sec · Redcliff Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Majestic Drive

    76 m · 12 sec · Majestic Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right

    818 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 91%
Hayden Boulevard
7.39 mi · 2%
I 70 West
6.61 mi · 2%
East Main Street
4.96 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.48 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 54m from Bensalem
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Jefferson Hills?

The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Bensalem and 152.4 miles from Jefferson Hills.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Jefferson Hills. Straight-line distance: 263.14 mi (423.48 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Jefferson Hills

#2 Jefferson Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population11,136
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.9319900
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Jefferson Hills (-79.93199, 40.29118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.63 L · about $43.84
Round trip
$87.69
21.46 gal · 81.26 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.84 $87.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.35 $98.69
Premium $4.95 $53.16 $106.31
Diesel $5.98 $64.17 $128.33

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Jefferson Hills. The current time is 14:25:36.

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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.