How far is Bensalem, PA from Lansdowne, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Lansdowne, PA is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.26 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.49 mi
32.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.49 mi
Kilometers
32.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.26 mi
Kilometers
39.05 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansdowne
Wed, Apr 15, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-15T03:03
Arrive Lansdowne
Wed, Apr 15, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Richmond
PA

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bensalem
12.1 mi
00h 21m
To Lansdowne
12.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Knights Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Woodhaven Road

    2399 ft · 44 sec · Woodhaven Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 63 East: Bristol Pike

    838 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Woodhaven Road

    2661 ft · 41 sec · Woodhaven Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    12 mi · 16 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vine Street Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: International Airport

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport

    583 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue

    1027 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 34th Street

    52 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 34th Street

    1448 ft · 40 sec · South 34th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South 48th Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Greenway Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · Greenway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 49th Street

    3078 ft · 2 min · South 49th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.8 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Baltimore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 50%
Baltimore Avenue
2.8 mi · 12%
Vine Street Expressway
1.81 mi · 7%
Knights Road
1.64 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.21 mi · 5%
Woodhaven Road
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

12 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 21m from Bensalem
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Lansdowne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Bensalem and 12.1 miles from Lansdowne.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Lansdowne.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

4 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

9 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Lansdowne. Straight-line distance: 20.49 mi (32.98 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Lansdowne

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,641
Coordinates39.9381700, -75.2718500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Lansdowne (-75.27185, 39.93817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 Lansdowne. The current time is 03:03:43.

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.