How far is Bensalem, PA from Manchester, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Manchester, PA is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Manchester.
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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
295.6 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.2 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore
1703 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1301 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
105 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on North Shore
2200 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Reedsdale Street
107 m · 14 sec · Reedsdale Street
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Turn right onto Allegheny Avenue
2701 ft · 1 min · Allegheny Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Manchester.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 05h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Manchester?
The road trip is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Bensalem and 158 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 5:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.48 one way or $90.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 268.22 mi (431.66 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 40.4550700, -80.0197800 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-80.01978, 40.45507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $45.48 | $90.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.19 | $102.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.14 | $110.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.56 | $133.11 |
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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