How far is Bensalem, PA from Lower Saucon, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the 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 Lower Saucon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Lower Saucon.
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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
7.1 mi · 12 min · Street Road
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Turn right onto Second Street Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike
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Turn left onto East Bristol Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Bristol Road
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Turn right onto York Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Swamp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road
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Continue on East Swamp Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Swamp Road
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Turn right onto North Easton Road
12.2 mi · 18 min · North Easton Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Harrow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road
1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Lower Saucon Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Lower Saucon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower Saucon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Lower Saucon.
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.
North Easton Road
Turn right onto North Easton Road
12.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Lower Saucon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Lower Saucon?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Doylestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Bensalem and 22.6 miles from Lower Saucon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Lower Saucon.
Stop Ideas Near Doylestown
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 Doylestown.
Cornwells Heights
Trenton Transit Center
North Philadelphia station
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Lower Saucon. Straight-line distance: 38.8 mi (62.44 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lower Saucon
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 10,813 |
| Coordinates | 40.6062100, -75.2824000 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower Saucon (-75.2824, 40.60621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
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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