How far is Bensalem, PA from Lititz, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Lititz, PA is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.54 mi
01h 39m
Flight
71.71 mi
115.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.71 mi
Kilometers
115.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.54 mi
Kilometers
136.06 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lititz
Tue, May 12, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Wed, May 13, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-05-12T22:04
Arrive Lititz
Tue, May 12, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
42.2 mi
00h 49m
To Lititz
42.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1054 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newport Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Rothsville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rothsville Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    51 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Rothsville Road

    2031 ft · 34 sec · Rothsville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 76%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
10.2 mi · 12%
Rothsville Road
2.2 mi · 3%
Newport Road
1.96 mi · 2%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

64.5 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 49m from Bensalem
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Lititz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Bensalem and 42.3 miles from Lititz.

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

The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Lititz.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Lititz. Straight-line distance: 71.71 mi (115.4 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Lititz

Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population10,022
Coordinates40.1573200, -76.3069000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Lititz (-76.3069, 40.15732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.29 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.35
5.96 gal · 22.58 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.18 $24.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.71 $27.41
Premium $4.95 $14.76 $29.53
Diesel $5.98 $17.82 $35.64

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Lititz. The current time is 22:04:17.

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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.