How far is Bensalem, PA from Longswamp, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Longswamp, PA is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.64 mi
01h 23m
Flight
45.98 mi
74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.98 mi
Kilometers
74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.64 mi
Kilometers
95.98 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longswamp
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-23T02:43
Arrive Longswamp
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Bensalem
29.8 mi
00h 41m
To Longswamp
29.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    20 mi · 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Woods Road

    688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road

    3107 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road

    2568 ft · 51 sec · Trumbauersville Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Nace Road

    851 ft · 43 sec · Nace Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Carvers Hill Road

    2348 ft · 52 sec · Carvers Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Plains Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 663

    701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663

  21. 21

    Continue on Quakertown Avenue

    843 ft · 21 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Gravel Pike

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Gravel Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Seisholtzville Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Seisholtzville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20 mi · 34%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 29%
State Street
4.14 mi · 7%
Gravel Pike
3.79 mi · 6%
Seisholtzville Road
3.54 mi · 6%
Old Plains Road
2.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

20 mi · 00h 21m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 41m from Bensalem
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Longswamp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Bensalem and 29.8 miles from Longswamp.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Longswamp. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (74 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Longswamp

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population5,777
Coordinates40.4981500, -75.6549100
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Longswamp (-75.65491, 40.49815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
Premium $4.95 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $5.98 $12.62 $25.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Longswamp. The current time is 02:43:46.

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.