How far is Bensalem, PA from Latrobe, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Latrobe, PA is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Latrobe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Latrobe.
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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
206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bedford
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Business 220
1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220
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Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane
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Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Pitt Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
25.2 mi · 37 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Pitt Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitt Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
18.4 mi · 30 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
54 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ligonier Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ligonier Street
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Turn right onto Hillview Avenue
1161 ft · 25 sec · Hillview Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Industrial Boulevard
53 m · 3 sec · Industrial Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Industrial Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Latrobe.
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
206 mi · 03h 43m
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 Sunny near Latrobe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Latrobe?
The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Bensalem and 133.2 miles from Latrobe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.33 one way or $76.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Latrobe.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Latrobe. Straight-line distance: 234.1 mi (376.75 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Latrobe
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,767 |
| Coordinates | 40.3211800, -79.3794800 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Latrobe (-79.37948, 40.32118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $38.33 | $76.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.14 | $86.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $46.47 | $92.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $56.09 | $112.18 |
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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