How far is Bensalem, PA from Lackawaxen, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Lackawaxen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Lackawaxen.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 East: Princeton
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Delaware Expressway
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Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scudder Falls Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
1121 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
130 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
12 mi · 15 min · NJ 31
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Take the exit slight right
567 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
118 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on West Mill Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Mill Road
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Turn left onto Schooley's Mountain Road
5 mi · 8 min · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Continue on Mountain Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto Willow Grove Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Grove Street
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Turn left onto Bilby Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bilby Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allamuchy Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Allamuchy Road
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Continue on Hackettstown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hackettstown Road
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Continue on Decker Pond Road
2068 ft · 38 sec · Decker Pond Road
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Turn left onto Kennedy Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Road
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Turn right onto Wolf's Corner Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Wolf's Corner Road
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Continue on Springdale - Greendell Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Springdale - Greendell Road
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Continue on Springdale - Greendale Road
1509 ft · 32 sec · Springdale - Greendale Road
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Continue on Greendale Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Greendale Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street
103 m · 18 sec · Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Water Street
560 ft · 25 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Newton - Halsey Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Newton - Halsey Road
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Turn right onto Newton Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue
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Turn left
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
761 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right
1821 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
886 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on East Harford Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Harford Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
4.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
50 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Scenic Drive
1037 ft · 46 sec · Scenic Drive
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Turn right
40 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Lackawaxen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
13.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Lackawaxen?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Bensalem and 61 miles from Lackawaxen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
New Brunswick station
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Lackawaxen. Straight-line distance: 95.19 mi (153.2 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lackawaxen
Township in Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.4820300, -74.9860000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lackawaxen (-74.986, 41.48203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
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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