How far is Bensalem, PA from Marple, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Marple, PA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
34.88 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.24 mi
39.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.24 mi
Kilometers
39.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.88 mi
Kilometers
56.14 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marple
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Marple
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Whitemarsh
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
17.4 mi
00h 24m
To Marple
17.5 mi
00h 24m

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
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    2 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Media Line Road

    778 ft · 27 sec · Media Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lovell Avenue

    1790 ft · 1 min · Lovell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hearth Road

    126 m · 18 sec · Hearth Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hearth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 49%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 31%
West Chester Pike
1.96 mi · 6%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 5%
I 276
0.6 mi · 2%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

17.1 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitemarsh
00h 24m from Bensalem
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Marple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Bensalem and 17.5 miles from Marple.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitemarsh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.5 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitemarsh.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

15 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Marple. Straight-line distance: 24.24 mi (39.01 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Marple

Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population23,960
Coordinates39.9776100, -75.3785300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Marple (-75.37853, 39.97761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 Marple. The current time is 01:11:26.

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.